Patient's question:
Hello! My baby is 67 days old and has been constipated for over 30 days. She is exclusively breastfed, but hasn't had a bowel movement on her own since the second month. Initially, I used an enema for 3 days, which helped twice, and then reduced it to once every 7 days. The stools that came out were soft and long. Recently, for the past 4 days, I've been using soap to stimulate her bowels once daily at the same time, but she still hasn't had a bowel movement on her own.This month, I've given her Seven-Star Tea for 3 days, two courses of Siquan Decoction Oral Liquid, and Mamiai for 5 days, along with 60ml of Huanglian water. Recently, I've also tried feeding her carrot water and sweet potato water, but none of these have worked. She has been in good spirits.
Doctor's answer:
Hello:① Change dietary content: Breastfeeding infants should primarily consume breast milk, and breastfeeding should be encouraged as much as possible. If a breastfed infant experiences constipation, add appropriate laxative foods such as sugary vegetable water, orange juice, jujube juice, or honey water. For artificially fed infants with constipation, reduce the amount of cow's milk and increase supplementary foods (such as sugar-honey, juice, etc.). When feeding weaning infants, pay attention to the appropriate balance of protein and carbohydrates.
??② Individuals with malnutrition need to enhance their nutritional intake.
??③ Develop the habit of defecating at regular times.
??④ Medication may be used under the guidance of a doctor if necessary, including some laxatives or traditional Chinese medicine treatments.
It is recommended to seek pediatric diagnosis and treatment.