Patient's question:
A newborn baby girl who is over 30 days old hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 to 6 days. What should be done? Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No specific care has been given. What method should be used for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Infant and toddler constipation is a common condition, with many causes. These can be broadly categorized into two types: functional constipation, which can be fully cured through proper care; and congenital intestinal malformations that cause constipation, which cannot be fully cured with general care and require surgical correction. The majority of infant constipation is functional. Factors that can lead to infant and toddler constipation include insufficient diet, improper food composition, intestinal dysfunction, physical abnormalities, and psychological factors.