Patient's question:
Patient Age: Eight days old. The infant has already passed meconium after birth. Due to the mother's lack of milk, the baby is being fed with cow's milk. Currently, the baby has not had a bowel movement for five days (no bowel movement traces). Could this be congenital intestinal obstruction? The infant is relatively calm during the day but noisy at night. The baby is fed approximately every three or four hours, with water in between feedings.Doctor's answer:
It is best to alleviate constipation in children by regulating the gastrointestinal system. For example, the following methods can be adopted:1. It is recommended to provide more fruits, vegetables, and other foods to improve constipation symptoms.
2. It is advisable to drink warm water, honey water, and take appropriate probiotics orally to moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements.
3. Abdominal massage and appropriate exercise can speed up gastrointestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation.
4. Avoid consuming dry, hot, or irritating foods, and develop a habit of defecating at regular intervals.