Patient's question:
My baby is 4 and a half months old and has been drinking formula. Now, I've added one-third of an egg yolk to it. Is it normal to have a bowel movement only twice in two days?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to deficiency of fluids in the intestines, loss of intestinal moisture, impaired transmission, primarily characterized by dry and hard stools, difficulty in defecation, and symptoms of fluid deficiency. It is also known as the syndrome of intestinal fluid deficiency with excessive internal heat in the intestines. It can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha. The health issues of children have always troubled parents. When treating this condition, consider adopting general treatment methods. Parents must use the correct approach to help children recover from the illness as soon as possible, so as not to affect their growth and development. Therefore, it is hoped that after a child falls ill, parents will help them recover from the condition as soon as possible.