Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. How should I deal with constipation in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello, constipation in newborns may be caused by improper or insufficient water intake. Additionally, consuming too little food can also lead to too little fecal residue, causing constipation. Infants fed with milk or often experience constipation because cow's milk or contains a high amount of casein, which solidifies into hard lumps in the infant's stomach when exposed to acid, making it difficult to digest and resulting in overly dry and hard stools. It is recommended to gently massage the abdomen of constipated infants daily to stimulate the abdominal and intestinal muscles, helping to expel feces.