Patient's question:
The baby is currently being fed exclusively with breast milk. I don't know why he hasn't had a bowel movement for over ten days and keeps passing smelly gas. We have given him probiotics, but it hasn't helped. When we try to help him have a bowel movement, he makes an effort, but nothing comes out.Previous treatment and effectiveness: A while ago, we used glycerin suppositories to get him to have a bowel movement, but now we're not using them anymore, and he still hasn't had one.
What kind of assistance is needed: What could be causing the baby not to have a bowel movement?
Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is necessary to consider the possibility of infantile intestinal dysfunction and dysbiosis as the underlying causes. Pay attention to the mother's diet, ensuring she consumes fresh vegetables and fruits while avoiding spicy foods. Oral probiotics can be taken, as they contain a large number of gut-friendly probiotics and water-soluble dietary fiber, which can enhance intestinal motility and moisture content in the intestines. This helps promote the metabolism of waste and toxic substances, cleans out internal waste, and keeps the intestines healthy. The above suggestions are for the issue of "a 3-month-old baby not having a bowel movement for over a week." I hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!