Patient's question:
My baby hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. At first, we thought the baby was absorbing well and didn't pay much attention. But now it's been five days, and the baby has also started passing smelly gas and has a decreased appetite. This is too long for the baby to be constipated.What kind of help do you need: How long does constipation usually last?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: The baby's situation is a case of constipation in infants and young children, which is related to the baby's feeding method. For this symptom in the baby, if there is severe crying or loss of appetite, temporary treatment can be provided using soap sticks or glycerin suppositories.