Patient's question:
A 7-month-old baby has recently started being introduced to solid foods. In the past two days, their urine has been particularly hard. The baby has to strain very hard to pass only a small amount, or sometimes just a thin strand like a finger. The solid foods they have eaten include apples, bananas, rice powder, egg yolks, and rice water. Because it's so difficult to have a bowel movement, the child has even been scared to cry, and their bottom is very red. How can this be relieved?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to explain your question. According to your description, your baby is a bit constipated. Pay attention to making sure your baby drinks more water and eats more fresh vegetables and fruits, especially leafy greens like: cabbage leaves, celery leaves, small rapeseed greens, spinach, etc. These can be chopped, cooked, and made into vegetable porridge or other high-fiber foods to promote intestinal movement. Every morning and evening, gently massage the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction to also promote intestinal movement and enhance metabolism. If these methods do not yield good results, you can consider taking some probiotics or Si Mo Tang oral liquid to regulate intestinal function. I hope my explanation helps you, and wish your little one a healthy and happy transformation!