Patient's question:
The baby cries uncontrollably every time they try to poop, and the key issue is that the baby cannot poop. It seems like the baby is using all their strength to poop, as if they're also using the energy they would normally use for feeding. I want to ask if it's common for infants with constipation to cry non-stop when they can't poop?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Hello, constipation in babies, just like adults, can definitely be very uncomfortable. When a baby is constipated and unable to pass stool, they will indeed cry and fuss because of the discomfort in their stomach. I recommend giving the baby more water regularly.
If the baby is breastfed, the adult should pay attention to a light diet. For formula-fed babies, they are prone to "fire" (a term used in traditional Chinese medicine to describe internal heat), so you can add some "cooling powder" (such as "huo huo bao") or other cooling formula additives to the milk to help reduce the heat.