Patient's question:
My baby is almost three months old and has been breastfed exclusively. Recently, he had diarrhea for more than 20 days, and even after taking medicine, it didn't improve. The pediatrician recommended that I give him rice cereal a couple of days ago. Since eating the cereal, he hasn't had diarrhea, but today he seems a bit constipated. Is it possible that rice cereal can cause constipation? Can I still continue giving him rice cereal? In the future, should I continue breastfeeding him or switch to rice cereal?Doctor's answer:
Rice powder can have a good general effect on nausea and vomiting caused by formula milk in children, but if consumed in excess, it may not be well coordinated with milk and can easily lead to constipation. Therefore, you should stop giving rice powder to your child for a few days to see if your child's bowel movements will return to normal. Pay attention to what you eat; avoid eating cooling foods. The above suggestions are for the question "How does eating rice powder cause a baby to become constipated?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!