What causes hard stools after taking Nan formula milk?
Patient: hello my baby is 6 nd half month old.i m from saudi arabia.few days before i have came to saudi arabia from pakistan....my baby was drinking lactogen milk in pakistan but now insaudi arabia lactogen is not available.....Now im giving my baby nan milk.....bt now problem is her stool is very hard and she cries so mch...what should me do now? Doctor: It is a common problem and you dont need to worry. Formula fed children often get constipated. The things you should check is proper preparation of the formula. I scoop of nan should be added to 30 ml of water. If this concentration is not mentioned then there is increased chance of constipation. Also as he has crossed 6 months start to give him semisolid foods like cerelac and home made smashed food. For temporary relief give glycerine suppository and bowel movements will normalise.