Patient's question:
My baby is two months old. Since the 42-day check-up, when they started taking oral liquid, they have been constipated. What should I do? I stopped giving it to them after only three days, but their bowel movements have still been abnormal and they haven’t been able to go. Sometimes when they do, it’s very difficult, and the stool is green. The baby is breastfed. What should I do? Should I continue giving it to them now?Doctor's answer:
Children's digestive system has not yet fully developed, and their spleen and stomach function is relatively weak. The gastrointestinal peristalsis is slower, and constipation may be caused by poor gastrointestinal absorption. For babies with constipation, using soap sticks externally can help them defecate. At the same time, it is important to drink more water, consume some probiotics, and drink appropriate amounts of juice. Dietary regulation can generally treat constipation from the root, while also paying attention to appropriate abdominal massage to speed up intestinal peristalsis.