Question
A 46-day-old baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for 48 hours, and the parents are very worried. The baby is eating well and sleeping soundly. There was also a similar situation 10 days ago, with 48 hours without a bowel movement, and the baby was given castor oil. Is this situation serious?
Answer
Based on the patient’s medical history and age, it seems to be due to indigestion. Since the normal flora in the child’s digestive system has not yet been established, this condition can occur, sometimes resulting in dryness and sometimes diarrhea. It is recommended to take oral probiotics such as Bifidobacterium, and to avoid drinking hot water as the child’s symptoms will gradually improve. If necessary, you can bring the child to the hospital to see if it is necessary to use an enema for defecation.