Patient's question:
The child is nine and a half months old, has dry stools, experiences pain in the buttocks during defecation, cries intensely, has extremely dry stools, and the stool looks like it contains grass or something similar. Desired help: Can the diet be adjusted? Does not want to take medication.Doctor's answer:
When the baby experiences difficulty defecating again, you can apply some vegetable oil to your fingers and gently massage the area around the baby's anus for a while, or use a cotton swab soaked in oil to insert into the anus, keeping it in place for 2-3 minutes to help with defecation. If the baby does not defecate for more than a week and these measures are ineffective, you can use a glycerin suppository to stimulate bowel movement.These measures should not be used frequently to prevent the baby from developing a habit of withholding stool, which could lead to rejection. To prevent constipation from recurring, the baby should be given plenty of fluids, increase their intake of vegetables and fruits, and establish a regular schedule for bowel movements. Additionally, you can appropriately use probiotics such as Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium to regulate gut flora, which can also help alleviate constipation.