Patient's question:
How to deal with a nine-month-old child who has a heat-related constipation and can't poop? She hasn't had a bowel movement for two or three days. When she finally did, she kept crying, and there was a little bit of blood in her stool. What can I do? Please help me.Doctor's answer:
According to the baby's condition, it is common to see poor gastrointestinal digestion and constipation symptoms, often accompanied by factors such as "feeling hot" and insufficient feeding. It is essential to drink plenty of water, and you can add an adequate amount of juice to the water, which has a cooling and laxative effect. Feeding should be on schedule, and it is recommended to follow a small-meals, frequent-eating approach. Regular abdominal massage for the baby can enhance absorption and stabilize gastrointestinal function. Oral probiotics and digestive enzymes can also be taken to aid digestion. If the baby hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 days, you can use infant glycerin suppositories or soap sticks to soften the stool and promote bowel movement.