Patient's question:
My baby is almost eleven and a half months old and only eats breast milk, does not drink water, and does not eat solid food. Bowel movements occur only once every few days and are very dry. Recently, during bowel movements, I noticed red meat coming out, but it went back in after the bowel movement. I don’t know what’s wrong?Treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been given.
Desired help: How often should a baby have a bowel movement to be considered normal, and how can this be improved? Also, how can I get the baby to eat and drink? A few days ago, the hospital did a blood test and said the baby is deficient in zinc. Is this related to diet?
Doctor's answer:
During bowel movements, there is flesh that peels away from the anus, which may be due to external hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse caused by constipation. It is recommended to use Xiao'er Qi Zhen Wan for treatment, which is highly effective. In daily life, you can let the baby eat plenty of bananas for good bowel movement relief. It is essential to drink more water. At 11 months, the baby should be gradually introduced to complementary foods. The above suggestions are for the question "My baby is over eleven months old and only drinks breast milk, does not drink water, and does not eat solid food. Bowel movements occur only once every few days and are very dry. What should I do?" I hope this helps you. Wishing you good health!