Patient's question:
A baby who hasn't been born for long has some difficulty with bowel movements and has developed constipation. The grandmother brought in a glycerin suppository, saying that a little bit for the baby would be fine. But the child is so small, I don't dare to give them medicine lightly. Can newborns with constipation use glycerin suppositories?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you. If a newborn experiences constipation caused by dry stools, local use of glycerin suppositories can be helpful. However, it is not recommended to use them frequently. If the constipation is due to qi deficiency or abnormal intestinal structure, glycerin suppositories should not be used, as they may worsen the child's discomfort. Children are small and often have complex conditions, so it is advisable to take them to the hospital for a definitive diagnosis and then treat them accordingly.