Patient's question:
The baby is 4 months old and has been experiencing constipation for more than a month. The doctor checked at the hospital and said there was nothing wrong, that it was normal, but prescribed medication to help with bowel movements and also recommended Hansen's Four Grind Decoction. I feel that the baby is too weak at 4 months, as if he can't hold his head up straight, so I started giving him calcium supplements. But ever since I gave him calcium, he hasn't had a bowel movement for four days, and then I have to use medication to help with bowel movements. This has been going on for more than a month. I don't know what the reason is and would like to ask the doctor what to do and how to treat it.Doctor's answer:
Develop good hygiene habits for bowel movements. Wake up in the morning, after an early meal, or before bed to have a bowel movement at the same time each day. Whether you feel the urge or not, go to the toilet at the scheduled time. With long-term persistence, you will develop a regular bowel movement habit.Eat more vegetables rich in fiber (such as chives, celery, spinach, etc.) and fresh fruits. Encourage the elderly to drink an appropriate amount of water or honey water, as well as jujubes, sesame seeds, and walnuts, which also help moisturize the lungs and promote bowel movement.