Patient's question:
My little nephew has never had this symptom before, but recently he hasn't had a bowel movement for several days. The whole family is very worried. We bought bananas for him to eat, but he doesn't usually eat dry food and also doesn't drink much water. I want to know more specifically how to prevent and treat infant constipation?Doctor's answer:
Mostly caused by internal dryness and heat, accumulation of heat in the intestines and stomach, or damage to yin by heat diseases leading to dryness in the intestines, or stagnation of milk and food in the middle burner, or insufficient qi and blood causing lack of moisture in the intestines. Treatment should focus on clearing the bowels and expelling heat, and moisturizing the intestines to promote bowel movement. The best method for infant constipation is to regulate diet, primarily by increasing supplementary foods and vegetables. Additionally, a scientifically balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits is essential. The most effective treatment remains Chinese medicine's purgative therapy, which regulates gastrointestinal function and addresses the root cause.