Patient's question:
A child who hasn't even reached a month old hasn't had a bowel movement for 4 to 5 days. I want to ask what could be the reason. Previous treatment and effectiveness: None. What kind of help do I expect: I want to ask how the child is defecating, `?Doctor's answer:
This condition is infant constipation. The general solution for infant constipation is to drink more water. For breastfed babies, mothers should pay attention to adjusting their dietary structure, focus on light and nutritious meals, and also drink more water. Gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction with the palm of your hand, starting from the navel and moving from left to right in a circular motion. Perform the massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then repeat the massage 10 times. Repeat this process 3 times in total. If the baby does not relieve themselves after several days, you can use infant glycerin suppositories.