Patient's question:
A 76-day-old baby who is being mixed-fed has a white tongue. After the full moon, the baby always suffers from constipation, sometimes having a bowel movement every two or three days, and sometimes every four or five days. The stool is always dry.Doctor's answer:
When children suffer from constipation, the first thing parents should pay attention to is proper guidance. Before the child defecates, parents should give signals, and the time should be basically fixed every day to gradually help the child adapt to defecating at the same time. If the child does not defecate, it is not advisable to force them, nor should they be made to sit on the toilet for a long time. In terms of diet, refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc., should be given appropriately. For children who frequently suffer from constipation, in addition to training defecation habits, some drugs that promote intestinal motility and lubricate the intestines can also be given at intervals. It is also important to note that formula milk, breast milk, and calcium should not be consumed together. They should be spaced out by 2 hours, otherwise, it may also lead to constipation.