Patient's question:
After being born for more than a month, he started having bowel movements only a few times a week. Sometimes, using the method mentioned by the older generation—rubbing with a small piece of soap—helped. The stool that came out with the soap was easily passed. It wasn't very dry, and sometimes he had a bowel movement once a day or every two days. This was relatively rare. Usually, he needed assistance from an adult to pass it. My baby is now three months old.Doctor's answer:
1. When providing complementary foods, treatment for constipation: You can eat vegetable puree, fruits, cornstarch, rolled oats, etc.2. Appropriately massage the abdomen: Massage the lower left abdomen. If you touch cord-like structures, gently massage from top to bottom to push the stool downward.
3. Appropriately massage the child's anal area: This can stimulate physical reflexes and promote bowel movements.
4. Appropriate exercise: Exercise can help move the stool downward and induce defecation.
5. Artificial bowel stimulation: Use petroleum jelly, glycerin suppositories, small soap sticks, etc., to stimulate defecation while training bowel habits (only to be used in severe cases of constipation).
6. Herbal treatment: Herbs that clear heat, detoxify, and moisten the intestines can be used appropriately (under the guidance of a doctor).