Question
My child has developed abdominal distension on the eighth day after birth. The child eats normally but has poor sleep quality, showing signs of wanting to pass gas or defecate but finding it difficult to do so. Additionally, the stool contains milk spots, suggesting dyspepsia. Moreover, there has been recent difficulty in defecation, requiring the use of a lubricant, and the stool is milky white and indigestible.
Answer
Based on your description, your child’s symptoms may not be solely due to dyspepsia. It is advisable to take your child to the hospital and have a pediatrician perform an anal examination to rule out the possibility of congenital megacolon or anorectal stenosis. If diagnosed with congenital megacolon, continued intestinal care should be maintained before the age of one, and surgical treatment may be considered after one year. I hope this advice is helpful to you.