Patient's question:
The baby is four and a half months old. Previously, he had a bowel movement every day. From March 29th to April 2nd, he was constipated. On the morning of April 2nd, I gave him some glycerin suppositories, and he immediately had a lot of bowel movements. The stool was very loose, yellow in color. On April 3rd, he had a little bowel movement, but from April 4th to today, he hasn't had any. He keeps saying nonsense every day. He has been exclusively breastfed.Previous treatment and effectiveness: When he hadn't had a bowel movement for five days, I used glycerin suppositories. What assistance is needed: I want to know what the cause is and what to do.
Doctor's answer:
Some babies may experience a situation where they defecate only once every three to five days, known as "accumulated stools." As long as the baby does not show abnormal symptoms such as fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, or poor feeding, it is generally not a concern. If other abnormal symptoms reappear, it is necessary to visit the hospital to check for contagious diseases and undergo a detailed examination of the digestive tract with a color Doppler ultrasound to see if there are any issues. Pay attention not to touch cold patients or get exposed to cold, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid greasy, spicy, and irritating foods. If the baby feels like they need to defecate but cannot, using a glycerin suppository can help. If necessary, a detailed examination of the digestive tract with a color Doppler ultrasound should be conducted to check for other problems.