Question
My child has had dry stool since they stopped breastfeeding. They have been fed with Damaishan and Dumex formulas since then. Now, at three weeks old, the condition persists. The child now has a polyp at the anus.
Answer
Based on the description of the child’s condition, it mainly involves a recurrence of constipation. The current issue is primarily about consulting the cause and further solutions. 1. It is common for babies fed with formula to experience constipation again, and switching to another formula may help alleviate the child’s constipation. Additionally, providing appropriate complementary foods may also help ease the child’s constipation. 2. For acute constipation, it is advised not to let the baby strain during bowel movements, and rectal administration of glycerin suppositories can be used for relief. 3. Oral treatment with Chinese patent medicine Baoshi Wan may help prevent the recurrence of constipation and other related conditions.