What is the reason for constipation in infants under one month old?

Patient's question:

My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has been experiencing a series of situations, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will get worse. What is the reason for constipation in infants under one month old?

Doctor's answer:

Constipation in babies is generally related to insufficient water intake, excessive milk consumption, and low intestinal function. You can offer your child more honey water. If the constipation is severe, you can use suppositories to relieve bowel movement difficulties. Additionally, you can take Xiao'er Qi Zhen Wan to support the treatment of constipation. Wishing your baby healthy growth.
The data obtained through percutaneous measurement should generally be less than 10 (as the values may vary slightly depending on the instrument). If blood tests are used to measure bilirubin levels in the blood, the normal value is generally less than 205 umol/L (12 mg/dL). For normal infants under 30 days old, the total bilirubin normal range is 1.7–17.1 umol/L (0.1–1.0 mg/dL). Direct bilirubin is 0–6.8 umol/L (0–0.4 mg/dL). Indirect bilirubin is 1.7–10.2 umol/L (0.1–0.6 mg/dL).

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