For the past 2 1/2 weeks, my newborn is having trouble having a BM. He began having BM after each feeding and suddenly stopped for 4 days. Finally, he just exploded with a massive amount of diarrhea. It still isn''t regular. I''ve called the pediatrician''s office but they say it is common and to give him prune juice. For the past 4 days, he hasn''t had a BM, has foul smelling gas constantly, strains & strains without success. He has what I''ve read to be an umbilical hernia as well (he was born 5 weeks early) and I hear his stomach gurgling. Also, his eating habits have changed. He eats less at each feeding, and more frequently! I''m worried he may have a bowel obstruction. What should I look for?
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Male, Age: 8 weeks, Texas
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1/2 oz prune juice, 1/2 oz water mixture 2x day; massage abdomen