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my 5 1/2 month old is having trouble with BM's,

Sent to Health Experts April 17 03:41 AM

my 5 1/2 month old is having trouble with BM's, when he does have them they are almost rock hard. he is up crying with fever right now and straining to release his hard BM's. Is there anything I can give him?

 

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April 17 4:00 AM (18 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         

Hi.

Thank-you for posting your question.

This is a very common problem and there are lots of helpful things that can be done.

May I ask you a few questions before I proceed?

Have you given your baby and laxatives?

What is his diet like?

Thanks

 



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