Patient's question:
Please advise:A 5-month-old baby, who previously had normal bowel movements, has not had a bowel movement for 5 consecutive days since starting to feed a little apple puree. What should I do?
Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, one-month-old baby hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. First, observe if there are any signs of passing gas, abdominal bloating, poor spirits, and frequent crying. If these symptoms appear, it is likely due to "upsetting of the stomach" (internal heat). In this case, it is recommended to give the baby more warm water to drink and gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote bowel movement.If there are no such symptoms, this is normal for the baby to be "accumulating stool" and gaining weight, and there is no need to worry. There are many causes of digestive diseases in children. If the child is diagnosed with a digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.