Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. How should I handle it if a 2-month-old baby hasn't had a bowel movement for 5 days?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to insufficient body fluids and dry intestines, characterized by a loss of body fluids, lack of moisture in the intestines, impaired function of peristalsis, and primarily manifested as dry, hard stools, difficulty in defecation, and symptoms of fluid deficiency. It is also known as the syndrome of large intestine fluid deficiency.Excessive internal heat in the intestines can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha. There are many reasons for pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, including gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits.
Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.