Patient's question:
Every day, the bowel movements are very dry, but they are always timed to occur after 9 a.m. Previously, this was not a problem at all. After I received an IV drip for diarrhea last month, it started happening a few days later, and it has been going on for more than 10 days now. I have been giving her plenty of vegetables and fruits every day, but it hasn’t made a difference. How can I help my child have less dry bowel movements? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
General solutions for infant constipation:1. Drink more water.
2. For breastfed babies, mothers should pay attention to adjusting their dietary structure, focus on light meals, and also drink more water.
3. Perform clockwise abdominal massage on the baby. Gently rub the infant's abdomen with the palm of your hand, starting at the navel and moving from left to right in a circular motion. Massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then massage another 10 times. Repeat this process 3 times in total.
4. If the baby does not relieve themselves for several days, it is recommended to consult a doctor.