What do you do if your infant is constipated?

If your baby seems constipated, consider simple dietary changes: Water or fruit juice. Offer your baby a small amount of water or a daily serving of 100 percent apple, prune or pear juice in addition to usual feedings. These juices contain sorbitol, a sweetener that acts like a laxative.

Can babies be born with kyphosis?

Babies can be born with kyphosis. When the condition is present at birth (congenital), the bones in the back are shaped like wedges instead of the normal, round block shape. This may cause the spine to bend sharply.

Can kyphosis be corrected in children?

Many will not require treatment. If the forward curve becomes severe, it can lead to pain and deformity that can compress the lungs and interfere with breathing. Severe kyphosis can only be corrected with bracing and may also require surgery.

When does congenital kyphosis occur in the fetus?

Figure 1: Congenital kyphosis at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar spine. In the first six to eight weeks of embryonic life, a genetic mistake occurs that results in the failure of formation or failure of segmentation on the front part of one or more vertebral bodies and disc.

Why is my Baby constipated after a soft bowel movement?

Infants also have weak abdominal muscles and often strain during bowel movements. Infant constipation is unlikely if your baby passes a soft bowel movement after a few minutes of straining. Infant constipation often begins when a baby starts eating solid foods.

Which is the best treatment for constipation in infants?

Evaluation and Treatment of Constipation in Infants and Children. Polyethylene glycol is effective and well tolerated, but a number of alternatives are available. After disimpaction, a maintenance program may be required for months to years because relapse of functional constipation is common.

How often should you see a doctor for congenital kyphosis?

Type I deformities are more likely to have several visits per year. Severe or progressive congenital kyphosis deformities greater than 45 degrees or kyphosis associated with neurologic weakness are usually treated surgically. Early surgical intervention generally produces the best results and can halt progression of the curve.