Patient's question:
My baby has been drinking formula since birth. Occasionally, when they do breastfeed, they experience constipation. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Constipation in newborns is primarily caused by improper or inappropriate diet. Long-term inadequate diet can weaken the underdeveloped abdominal and intestinal muscles of infants, leading to insufficient tension and reduced peristaltic strength. This results in food residue remaining in the intestines for extended periods, forming dry, unexcretable feces and causing constipation. Additionally, improper food components and gastrointestinal dysfunction may also contribute to infant constipation.