Patient's question:
My baby is five and a half months old, and it's the fourth day today that he hasn't had a bowel movement. Over the past two days, I've given him apple puree and banana puree, and he's been passing gas, but still not having a bowel movement. His spirits are great, and he's eating and drinking well.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the baby is five and a half months old. In the past two days, they have eaten apple puree and banana puree, and have also passed gas. On the fourth day, they didn't have a bowel movement, but their mental state is good, and they can eat and drink without any problem.According to the situation you described, it may be due to constipation. As the child's digestive system gradually improves, their ability to absorb nutrients increases, leading to more food residue and causing bowel movements to occur only once every few days. However, if the baby hasn't had a bowel movement for four days, you can gently massage the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction to stimulate intestinal movement. If their diet and mental state are good, you can wait and see for 1–2 more days. If the situation persists for less than a week, you can consider using a laxative like Laxido.