Patient's question:
My baby is 9 months old. Every time he has a bowel movement, it takes two to three days, and each time it's very hard, and he has to cry. Could you please tell me what kind of food can make his stool softer? Can the baby eat senna leaves to help with bowel movements?Doctor's answer:
Hello, constipation, you can feed sugary vegetable water or juice, etc.1. Treatment of constipation when adding complementary foods: You can eat vegetable puree, fruits, cornstarch, rolled oats, etc.
2. Massage the abdomen appropriately: Massage the lower left abdomen. If you feel cord-like structures, gently massage from top to bottom to promote bowel movement and excretion.
3. Massage the child's anal opening appropriately: This can trigger physiological reflexes and promote defecation.
4. Appropriate activity to promote the downward movement of stool and trigger defecation.
5. Artificial bowel stimulation: Use petroleum jelly, glycerin suppositories, small soap sticks, etc., to stimulate defecation while training bowel habits (only for severe constipation).
6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Appropriate use of traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat, detoxifies, and moisturizes the intestines to promote bowel movement.