Patient's question:
A 16-day-old infant who is exclusively breastfed has not had a bowel movement in a day. What could be the possible reasons, and how can this be resolved?Doctor's answer:
Hello! First of all, I wish your baby a speedy recovery! Let me tell you below about "infant constipation." Constipation in infants and young children is a common condition. This issue is caused by many factors. In summary, it can be divided into the following two categories:1) Functional constipation - This type of constipation can be treated after regulation.
2) Constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations - This type of constipation cannot be treated under normal conditions and must be corrected through surgery. Most infant constipation is functional. If your baby eats too little, the residual matter after digestion will be less, and naturally, the stool will also be less. Insufficient sugar in milk can make the stool dry. If you go on a long diet, your baby may not have a bowel movement for a day. This is not a disease. Don't worry, it's okay.