Patient's question:
A two-month-old baby, mixed feeding, has bowel movements only a few times a day. The doctor prescribed probiotics and Siquan Decoction. After taking the medicine, the baby has a lot of bowel movements. Without the medicine, it hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 days. I also give the baby more boiled water and Qixing Tea. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
Some babies may experience a situation where they only have a bowel movement every three to five days, known as "accumulated stool." As long as the baby does not show any abnormal symptoms such as fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, or poor feeding, it is generally not a concern. If other abnormal symptoms reappear, it is advisable to visit the hospital to check for contagious diseases and undergo a detailed examination of the digestive tract with a color Doppler ultrasound to see if there are any issues. Be cautious not to touch cold patients or get chilled, and avoid consuming greasy, spicy, or irritating foods if you are breastfeeding. If the baby feels like they need to have a bowel movement but cannot, you can try using a glycerin suppository to see if it helps. If necessary, a detailed examination of the digestive tract with a color Doppler ultrasound should be conducted to check for any other problems.