Patient's question:
Little baby had a sore throat and a slight fever two days ago, 46 days ago. Later, after taking Cephalexin to reduce fever, everything has been normal. Yesterday to today, appetite has also been very good. It's the third day today, but there hasn't been a bowel movement yet. What should I do? Will there be something wrong?Doctor's answer:
If the baby is eating well and is in good spirits, if there is no bowel movement for a few days, it's best to wait and see. Don't be too anxious. Give the baby some water appropriately and massage their abdomen in a clockwise direction. Try to encourage the baby to eat more milk, and wait if there are no abnormalities. Don't worry too much.Additionally, consider that the baby may be constipated. You can first try giving them some probiotics. If this is ineffective, you can use a local enema to help the baby have a bowel movement. If the condition does not improve, seek medical treatment promptly to prevent the risk of intestinal obstruction.