Patient's question:
The baby often doesn't have a bowel movement for a week. It has been more than a month now.Past treatment and effects: Since increasing the and egg yolk, the baby often doesn't have a bowel movement for a week. It has been more than a month now. Each time, they use a glycerin suppository to soften the stool, but the feces come out like hard, stone-like pieces, falling one by one to the ground. Besides blood in the urine, they have done everything—eating more vegetables, fruits, and water, etc.—but it's still the same.
What kind of help is needed: What should be done? Is there a way to avoid medication?
Doctor's answer:
Infant Constipation: Constipation is often related to dietary habits and lifestyle. Mothers can consume more roughage-rich foods such as black fungus, white radish, dried cabbage, potatoes, corn juice, millet porridge, green vegetables, mushrooms, and steamed apples. Generally, medication can include taking Bifidus and probiotics to adjust the intestinal flora; taking lactulose to promote bowel movement. Drinking warm or even cool water in the morning can stimulate intestinal movement; daily abdominal massage around the navel area. Help the baby gradually get used to having two bowel movements a day, even if the baby doesn't feel the urge, still encourage them to go, to establish the habit. In emergencies, consider using glycerin suppositories temporarily, but it should not be used as a long-term solution. It is best to bathe the baby with warm water after each bowel movement and before bedtime to clean the anal area.