Question
My son is ten days old now and has not had a bowel movement for thirteen days. What should I do?
Answer
Constipation in children can have different causes at different ages. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up and find the cause for targeted treatment. It is recommended to adjust the lifestyle, have the child eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, and consume more fat, and use probiotics to improve constipation. At the same time, cultivating a habit of having a bowel movement at a fixed time can help stabilize the child’s constipation issues.