Question
The child hasn’t had a bowel movement for a week. What’s the issue? Previous treatment and effectiveness: Not concerned. Desired assistance: How can we help the child have a bowel movement?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, it appears the child is experiencing constipation. Guidance: If having difficulty with bowel movements, you can use a pediatric enema or cut a bar of soap into a cylinder shape and insert it into the rectum, leaving it in for five minutes to temporarily relieve symptoms. Daily care methods: Dietary adjustments. You can give the child a small amount of pine nuts each day, as they contain more oil and help with bowel movements. Encourage regular bowel movements for the baby. Also, encourage the child to exercise more to enhance intestinal peristalsis. Additionally, assist the baby with massage by applying clockwise massage around the navel. For constipation caused by disease or when constipation symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical consultation and treatment promptly at a hospital.