Patient's question:
The baby has been having bowel movements every three or four days since the full moon. Recently, it's been about four days between each bowel movement, and the stool is dry. Previously, it was also every three or four days, sometimes every two or three days, which was considered relatively normal! Lately, watching the baby have bowel movements has been heart-wrenching! It seems so difficult for the baby to have a bowel movement!Previous Treatment and Effects:
The baby has previously been given Si Miao Tang (Four Grind Soup) and lactulose.
Help Needed:
Why is the baby experiencing this situation?
Doctor's answer:
This is likely a symptom caused by stomachache or indigestion. It is recommended to give the child more water to drink and to take oral granules of children's star tea. Pay attention to eating small meals frequently. If the mother is breastfeeding, she should eat more vegetables and fruits, and the child should not eat lactulose. Alternatively, it could be due to stomach heat or stomachache from eating poorly digestible foods. It is recommended that the baby pay attention to keeping warm, base the diet on light foods, drink more water, and take oral Si Mo Tang oral liquid for treatment.