Patient's question:
The baby has been experiencing dry bowel movements for three days, with each movement producing a single large stool.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Using cotton swabs to clean the anal area.
Help needed: Is medication necessary?
Doctor's answer:
General solutions for infant constipation include:Drink more water. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to adjusting the dietary structure, focus on light meals, and also drink more water. Abdominal clockwise massage can be performed on the baby, twice a day, for 5–10 minutes each time. If the baby does not defecate for several days, some medication can be used. Feed more fruits and vegetable juices. The feeding speed should not be too fast or too full, and the milk concentration should be slightly diluted.