Patient's question:
My baby is two months and 15 days old, and they are formula-fed. After they turned one month old, they started taking fish oil every day. In the past two weeks, they have been having difficulty with bowel movements, sometimes not even having a bowel movement at all. When I first went to the hospital, the doctor said it was nothing to worry about, possibly due to the weather, and just to drink more water. I have been drinking more water, but the situation has not improved. On the second visit to the hospital, the doctor prescribed vitamin B6, which I have taken for two days, but it hasn’t been effective. Is there any other method that could help?Doctor's answer:
Many children who drink formula milk often suffer from constipation. Although my baby doesn't drink formula milk, he has also experienced constipation. It's recommended to drink a little water each time. Constipation in infants and young children is a common condition, and its causes are varied. Broadly speaking, it can be divided into the following two categories: 1) Functional constipation—this type of constipation can be cured through regulation. 2) Constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations—this type of constipation cannot be cured through general regulation and must be treated with surgical correction. If it's severe, it's best to go to the hospital for a check-up.