Question

Patient Age: Born eight days ago. The child has passed meconium after birth, but since the mother has no milk, the child has been fed with milk. The child has not had a bowel movement for five days now (no trace of bowel movement). Is this possibly congenital intestinal obstruction? The child is well-behaved during the day but more restless at night. Feeding frequency is about three to four times a day, with water supplementation during the intervals.

Answer

For cases of pediatric constipation, it is recommended to adopt gastrointestinal regulation methods to alleviate symptoms. Here are some feasible methods:

  1. It is suggested to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to improve constipation.
  2. It is recommended to take warm water or honey water orally and to appropriately supplement probiotics for bowel softening and defecation.
  3. Abdominal massage should be performed, and moderate activity encouraged to accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote defecation.
  4. It is advisable to avoid eating hot and dry foods that may cause heat and fire in the body and cultivate the habit of regular bowel movements.