Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please explain why a one-month-old baby isn't having a bowel movement for several days?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to yin deficiency and intestinal dryness, characterized by loss of body fluids, lack of moisture in the intestines, impaired peristalsis, and primarily manifested as dry and hard stools, difficulty defecating, and symptoms of yin deficiency. It is also known as large intestine yin deficiency syndrome.Excessive internal heat in the intestines can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, including gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits.
Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.