My 5.5 month son is not passing stool by his own. We always have to put suppositories in 2-3 weeks. The same way if we do not put suppositories he must have excess gas. What can be the problem ? Even he did not pass stool within 24 hrs after birth. Our pediatric put suppository at that time also. Kindly guide
Hi...if the infant has not passed stools with in 24 hours after birth then it definitely needs evaluation. There is a congenital condition called Hirschsprungs disease where in the large intestine motility is affected, and it will in turn result in constipation. But It is only a possibility and not a definitive diagnosis. I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon and the course of action will require a rectal biopsy to be taken for definitely establishing the diagnosis. Regards -