Patient's question:
The baby is still very young, but recently they have been constipated and have also been vomiting. I would like to know how to safely and effectively treat constipation in a six-month-old baby?Doctor's answer:
You can change the baby's dietary and lifestyle habits, and provide complementary foods following the principle of starting with small amounts and gradually increasing to thicker textures. If the baby has not had a bowel movement for more than 4-5 days, symptomatic medication can be used to induce defecation. Alternatively, a gentle traditional Chinese medicine, Sìmó Tāng kǒuyè yè, can be used for the same purpose. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions. This is the only way to receive symptomatic treatment and recover quickly.