Patient's question:
The baby hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 days. They pass a lot of gas daily, and the gas is very smelly. You can hear gurgling sounds in the stomach. You can see the baby straining hard to have a bowel movement, but they can't, and they keep crying. When using a glycerin suppository, the initial stool that comes out is a bit dry, dark green, and very smelly. Towards the end, it becomes yellow, and the last part is liquid! The baby is on formula.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, the baby not having a bowel movement for five days is likely due to poor digestion and other factors, and it is also related to feeding. It has something to do with the child's own absorption function. It is recommended to give the baby more water, pay attention to preventing abdominal cold, and perform abdominal massage and cold compresses, which are all beneficial for absorption. When preparing the formula, appropriately increase the proportion of formula to make it less thick. After feeding, burp the baby promptly, and take appropriate digestive aids orally.