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What to do if my 3 week old baby can not poop?
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Depends: This needs more information. Do you mean that he/she has never "pooped"? Are there any associated symptoms that suggest pain or discomfort. It seems to me that you should visit your pediatrician.
Answered 1/26/2012
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Hirshsprungs disease: One of the concerns with babies that do not poop well, is a disease called hirshsprung's. It means the nerves in the lower part of the colon have not developed, so that peristalsis does not occur. This can only be diagnosed with a rectal biopsy after a barium enema is done and shows suspician for a transitional zone where it is evedent that the innervation stops. Very important to be seen soon.
Answered 1/26/2020
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Question unclear: If the kid has never pooped it has a blockage and needs evaluation. If you mean he doesn't poop much, more info is needed. Breast fed babies can have a little smear with each feed or have one big blowout every 7-10 days.Bottle fed kids will poo more predictably & should go daily. If the poo is soft it is not considered constipation.
Answered 1/26/2020
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