Does a baby who is constipated fart a lot?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

The baby is experiencing green bowel movements. If the baby is breastfed, as long as the baby is consuming a normal amount of milk, is in a good mood, sleeps well, and is gaining weight normally, there is generally no need for special treatment. If the baby is being mixed-fed, it is necessary to determine whether the baby is getting enough milk. If the baby is not well-fed, the intestinal peristalsis may accelerate, which can also result in green stools. In this case, simply increasing the milk intake to ensure the baby is well-fed should suffice.
Feeling cold is also a common cause of accelerated intestinal peristalsis, leading to green stools. Green stools caused by this reason may also be accompanied by symptoms similar to a cold. If only green stools are present, taking Montmorillonite powder combined with Dinggui Erbi patches to warm the middle and strengthen the spleen, while paying attention to abdominal warmth, especially at night, can help the baby recover within a few days. If there are cold symptoms, symptomatic treatment for the cold should also be administered.
Additionally, if the baby not only has green stools but also experiences frequent bowel movements with a high water content, indicating diarrhea, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for a stool examination. Symptomatic treatment should then be provided.