Patient's question:
My baby had some diarrhea a few days ago, and I gave her lactobacillus tablets. When her condition improved, I stopped giving them! But the next day, she didn't have a bowel movement, and now it's been two days! She keeps passing gas, though. Note: We have always been breastfeeding, and she also drinks plain water daily! Could you please ask an expert what might be the reason for this and how to resolve it?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of the baby are likely caused by gastrointestinal indigestion. In this case, occasional constipation in the child is not a problem. It is recommended to gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction or use sesame oil to massage the anus to help promote bowel movements. This may be helpful. Mothers can use the fingertips to massage and caress the baby's navel in a clockwise direction to help accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote defecation.