How to deal with the pain of each bowel movement for a one-month-old baby

Patient's question:

5-day-old baby girl, she always looks very painful before each bowel movement and passing gas, accompanied by straining and groaning sounds, her face turns bright red, and both her hands and feet strain hard. We are mixed breed, and she can have nearly ten bowel movements in a whole day and night. Sometimes it's dry, sometimes it's loose, but it's always yellow.
Previous treatment and outcomes: No matter what assistance was provided: Want to know what the cause is, how to resolve it.

Doctor's answer:

Pay attention to the current symptoms of the 45-day-old baby, which should be considered as caused by weak colon function. Suggestions: If the baby is currently on mixed feeding, it is recommended to give the child oral medication such as Mimi Ai to regulate the condition. At the same time, pay close attention to the cleanliness of the baby's breastfeeding and diet. It is advisable to avoid extremely cold, spicy, and irritating foods. Also, pay close attention to keeping the child warm, especially the abdomen, and consider massaging the child's abdomen to reduce intestinal motility and absorption function. If concerned, you can take the child's stool to the hospital for a thorough examination.

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