Patient's question:
My daughter is only about 20 days old, but she keeps eating and not defecating. However, after eating, she always spits up milk. She can only pass a little stool by inserting soap into her rectum. She has taken many medications and seen many doctors, but there has been no improvement. Could anyone tell me what the reason might be?Doctor's answer:
Insufficient dietary fiber intake and excessive damage during food processing can both lead to constipation in babies. Parents can add fiber-rich foods to their baby's diet and pay attention to cooking methods.First, offer your baby more fiber-rich foods. Various whole grains, such as oats, sweet potatoes, and beans, are rich in fiber. Many vegetables, including spinach, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, peas, sweet corn kernels, and mushrooms, also contain a significant amount of fiber. Among fruits, those with small seeds, such as kiwis, dragon fruits, mulberries, blueberries, and strawberries, are highly effective in promoting bowel movement. Many mothers say that dragon fruits and prunes are "miracle" laxatives—why not give them a try?