Patient's question:
My baby is six months old. Recently, for a few days, she suddenly had difficulty passing stools. When she tries to poop, she has to strain hard, her face turns red, she sweats, and she cried twice. The amount of poop is also quite small. I wonder if it's normal for a baby to have difficulty passing stools with some liquid poop coming out?Doctor's answer:
The baby doesn't poop for six months. If the baby is bottle-fed, after the baby stops pooping, you can add coarser grains such as cornmeal, millet, or muesli to make porridge. You can also let the baby drink some water in moderation. Pay attention to training the baby's bowel habits. You can give the baby abdominal massage. Centered around the navel, massage from bottom to top, from right to left in a clockwise direction. Wish the baby good and happy growth.