Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me what could be the reason for a three-month-old baby not having a bowel movement?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to deficiency of fluids in the intestines, leading to dryness and lack of moisture in the intestines, impaired function of peristalsis, and primarily characterized by dry and hard stools, difficulty in defecation, and symptoms of fluid deficiency. It is also known as the syndrome of deficiency of fluids in the large intestine. Excessive internal heat in the intestines can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha.0 to 4 months: Breastfeeding newborns are more common, with 6 to 7 feedings per day, or even 10 feedings.
After increasing in age, they may have 3 to 5 bowel movements per day, without a foul odor, possibly with a slightly sweet or sour smell. The stools of newborns are usually loose, with a consistency of paste or water, and may contain mucus or curds.
After 2 to 3 months, the baby's stools will gradually become softer and thicker, without being dry or hard.