Colonic irrigation has been going on for several days, and I still have three or four bowel movements every day. What should I do?

Patient's question:

For half a month, on Monday, the baby went to the children's hospital because of intussusception. Then, an air enema was performed to the intussusception. The baby stayed in the hospital for four nights, receiving intravenous fluids for inflammation. However, after discharge, the baby now has three to four bowel movements per day.

Doctor's answer:

From your description, this situation is about asking whether the child's bowel movement is normal after this intussusception. This is normal, and it is reassuring to know that after the intussusception is reduced, this bowel movement condition is normal. This is due to the intestinal function just beginning to recover and then experiencing this stimulation. If the bowel movement is frequent, you can take probiotics to regulate it, allowing the bowel movement to gradually return to normal.

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