Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My baby turned 5 months old on December 15, 2005. Previously, he had bowel movements several times a day, and a stool routine examination showed everything was normal:But starting from December 18, 2005, the baby hasn’t had a bowel movement. It has been four days now (during this time, he was given sweet potatoes and a little rice porridge)!
Please ask, how can this issue of not having a bowel movement for so long be resolved? Looking forward to your reply!! Thank you!
Duration of the current illness and persistence: 2005-12-18~2005-12-22
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to your description, you can now choose to use glycerin suppositories for retention enema to solve your baby's bowel problem.：Breastfeed as much as possible, as breastfed infants are less likely to experience constipation. If constipation occurs, you can feed them sugared vegetable water or juice.
1. Constipation treatment when introducing solid foods: You can eat vegetable puree, fruits, cornstarch, rolled oats, etc.
2. Appropriately massage the abdomen: Massage the lower left abdomen. If you feel cord-like structures, gently massage from top to bottom to promote bowel movement and elimination.
3. Appropriately massage the child's anal opening: This can trigger physiological reflexes and promote defecation.
4. Appropriately increase activity to promote bowel movement downward and trigger defecation.
5. Artificial laxatives: Use petroleum jelly, glycerin suppositories, small soap sticks, etc., to promote bowel movement while training bowel habits (only for severe constipation).
6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Appropriately use traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat, detoxifies, and moisturizes the intestines to promote bowel movement.