Patient's question:
A baby under two months old only has a bowel movement every three or four days. What should I do? Are there any methods to relieve this? The stool is not hard. The baby is breastfed and does not drink any water at all. They cry when water is offered. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
If you have constipation, it is usually caused by excessive heat, poor dietary habits, excessive stress, excitement, or depression leading to a conditioned reflex. For constipation, you should consume a certain amount of vegetables and fruits daily. Eat one apple on an empty stomach in the morning or evening, or have 1-3 bananas before each meal. In the morning, drink a cup of light salt water or honey water on an empty stomach. Combine this with abdominal massage or waist rotation, and drink plenty of water. For constipation, avoid using laxatives indiscriminately and do not stay up late. For severe constipation, you can take a moderate amount of laxatives such as honey, rhubarb, or use suppositories like glycerin enemas.