Patient's question:
The baby is still very young, but recently he has been constipated and has also been vomiting. I would like to know what to do about constipation in an eight-month-old baby?Doctor's answer:
Constipation in infants is a common phenomenon. There are several adverse consequences of constipation, with the most direct one being anal fissures, which can lead to post-defecation bleeding and anal pain. When children experience pain after defecation, they become reluctant to have a bowel movement, leading to severe constipation and creating a vicious cycle. Severe constipation in children may also result in external hemorrhoids. Additionally, children with chronic constipation often suffer from poor appetite, which can lead to malnutrition, fatigue, and intestinal dysfunction, further exacerbating constipation.It is recommended to use gentle herbal medicines for treatment in coordination with each other, such as Sizhitang Oral Liquid. Sizhitang Oral Liquid is made from four medicinal herbs: Muxiang (woodwardia), Zhike (fructus aurantii immaturus), Wuyao ( Lindera aggregata), and Binglang (areca catechu). It has the effects of harmonizing the stomach and intestines and promoting qi flow to relieve stagnation.