Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My baby is 47 days old. In the past few days, I've noticed that she has difficulty defecating. However, using the method of inserting a bar of soap into her anus helps her to pass stool. The stool is quite loose, so it should not be constipation! But what could be the reason then? Every time she needs to defecate, she seems very painful. I don't know what to do or what the cause might be. Please guide us, experts. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the provided information, it should be constipation. Constipation refers to a condition where feces remain in the intestines for too long, resulting in reduced bowel movement frequency, dry and hard stools, difficulty in defecation, or incomplete evacuation. Generally, not having a bowel movement for more than two days can indicate constipation. If you have a bowel movement every day, but experience difficulty defecating and a feeling of incomplete evacuation afterward, or accompanied by bloating, it should also be considered constipation. Many constipation patients have bowel movements 1-3 times per week, while severe cases may not have a bowel movement for 2-4 weeks. Some may have multiple bowel movements daily, but still experience difficulty defecating, with each bowel movement lasting more than 30 minutes, and the stool being hard like sheep dung, with very little quantity. Currently, colonic hydrotherapy is an effective method for treating constipation. It is a thorough colon cleansing method that follows the principle of "cleaning first, regulating later, and treating chronic diseases quickly," using prepared 38-degree constant-temperature sterile water for the cleaning. Colonic hydrotherapy improves the intestinal environment by removing accumulated feces and toxins from the intestines, fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria, restoring normal intestinal peristalsis function, and enhancing the body's immune function. I hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.