Patient's question:
My child is 5 months old. Since the 40th day, it has been sometimes 6 days and sometimes 10 days, with the longest being 14 days. The stool is not dry, and there is no crying or fussing. First question supplement: They have always been breastfed. Rubbing the stomach does not cause bloating. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
Constipation-induced difficulty in defecation often causes infants to suffer and cry. What should be done about constipation? What should parents do to prevent infants from getting constipated? Constipation in infants and young children is a relatively common symptom. Depending on the different causes of constipation, it can be divided into two categories. One type is functional constipation. This type of constipation is more common and can be treated after dietary, lifestyle, and rest adjustments. The other type is constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations. This type of constipation cannot be treated through general adjustments and must be completely cured through surgical correction. Most constipated children have functional constipation. Infant constipation signals● Few bowel movements, dry;● Difficulty defecating, pain during defecation;● Abdominal bloating, pain;● Poor appetite. Whether an infant is constipated depends not only on the frequency of defecation.