Is it normal for a one-and-a-half-month-old baby to not be able to hold in their bowel movement?

Patient's question:

Currently less than 2 months old. After 3 weeks of birth, there has been diarrhea, and the stool is often watery. At the same time, the baby cannot hold back the stool and always leaks it out when straining or passing gas. The stool contains nipple-like substances. The baby is breastfed.

Doctor's answer:

It is recommended to take some Ginseng Jianpi Pills for consumption. If the effect is not very significant, you can also take some Zhengchang Sheng. It is important to note that during the treatment period, you should avoid spicy, sour, and cold stimulating foods in your diet, pay attention to keeping warm, and avoid catching a cold. There are many factors that can cause pediatric digestive diseases. If your child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.

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