Question
My baby had constipation for three days after eating a yinzi yellow medicine due to jaundice of 6 milligrams. After hearing your advice, I haven’t given her the medicine anymore. I once took her to see a doctor, who suggested using a lubricating enema, but she had a bowel movement before it was even inserted, as if the anus was stimulated. Until now, it’s been two days since she last had a bowel movement, and she almost always spits up milk every day. I would like to ask the doctor what could be the cause of this and how should it be handled?
Answer
The baby’s diet seems normal, but not having a bowel movement for three days could be a sign of constipation. The use of the lubricating enema is mainly for its smoothing and stimulating effects, but since the baby has not had a bowel movement for two more days and is accompanied by vomiting, this could be due to digestive disorders and bloating caused by constipation. Considering the following possible reasons: 1. The formula milk or breast milk may be too thick; 2. There may not be enough water intake. Treatment suggestions: 1. Increase water intake; 2. Use probiotics to regulate gut flora; if necessary, use the lubricating enema again and consider other medications for treatment.