Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The baby was originally exclusively breastfed, but due to the mother having a fever two days ago, the baby was fed with formula for two days. The baby's stomach is not bloated, and they are passing gas, but they are not having a bowel movement. The baby's mental state is also good.History of Treatment and Effect: There has been no similar situation before.
Help Needed: What could be the reason for the baby not having a bowel movement?
Doctor's answer:
Infant and toddler constipation is a common condition with many causes, which can be broadly categorized into two types. One type is functional constipation, which can be cured through proper management. The other type is constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations, which cannot be cured through general management and requires surgical correction. The majority of infant constipation cases are functional.Recommendations:
General treatment methods for pediatric constipation include:
1. Drink more water.
2. For breastfed babies, mothers should adjust their diet, focus on light foods, and drink plenty of water.
3. Perform clockwise abdominal massage for the baby twice a day, for 5–10 minutes each time.
4. If constipation persists for several days, use infant glycerin suppositories.
5. Increase fruit and vegetable juice intake. Ensure the baby does not nurse too quickly or to fullness, and dilute the formula slightly.