Patient's question:
Expert, please ask why a child who is two and a half months old has irregular bowel movements sometimes not defecating for two or three days, but when pressed, it immediately defecates. What is the reason and will it affect the child's health? I often give her cool medicine like Qixing tea, thank you.Doctor's answer:
The child's bowel movements are irregular, indicating a possible gastrointestinal dysfunction. You can massage the child's abdomen in a clockwise direction around the navel to promote intestinal peristalsis and facilitate bowel movements. If the child is formula-fed, consider switching to a formula that contains a prebiotic formula. If the child is breastfed, consider whether the mother's milk supply is insufficient. If it is, the mother should eat more lean meat such as pork, chicken, and fish, drink a glass of pregnancy formula in the morning and evening, and ensure adequate sleep to promote milk production.