What causes a 4-month-old baby to cry constantly and have bowel movements only once in a week?
Patient: Hello doctor my baby is 4 month older n he is very crying in nature sometimes all the day he was crying...I was concerned to many doctor n done his regular checkup every month bt doctor said baby is fine...n he is passing his stool once in week...what should I do for him..plz suggest some fruitful remedy to me Doctor: Hi,  This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually, I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.  The two best ways to relieve this distress is - 1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air. 2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved.  Babies of this age may pass motion 10 days once or 10 times a day also.  If the baby is active and feeding well, don't worry.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology