Patient's question:
Patient Age: Born 15 days. On the 10th day of birth, the child had some diarrhea, which improved after taking some Simethicone. However, in the past two days, the child's bowel movements have been very dry. After passing a very dry bowel movement at 8 PM the night before yesterday, the child has not had a bowel movement for 42 hours. The child occasionally passes gas, and urination is normal. The child cries after feeding, and taking 1/3 of a probiotic twice has not been effective. What could be the reason, and how can the child be restored to normal? Current General Condition: Feeding with formula every two to three hours, the formula is relatively clear, and water is given once during the feeding.Doctor's answer:
If the child has constipation, you can give them some probiotics to regulate their intestines during the day. Additionally, you can encourage them to drink more water, which should help. Then, you can gently massage their abdomen frequently, just be careful not to let them eat too much spicy food. If you're still not sure, you can wait for two more days to see if it improves. If it doesn't, it might be best to consider going to the hospital. In daily life, parents should also pay attention to their baby's balanced diet, encourage them to drink more water, and ensure they stay well-hydrated.