Question
My three-month-old baby only has a bowel movement every few days, with sticky and strongly smelling stools, and farts that also smell bad. The belly often makes gurgling sounds. I’m not sure what the cause is? The baby has never received any treatment, and I would like to know how to handle this situation?
Answer
This condition may be due to poor absorption of food, especially in breastfed babies, often caused by the mother’s overly greasy diet. At this age, the baby’s gastrointestinal absorption ability is not very strong and is easily stimulated, leading to abnormal defecation. It is recommended to consider traditional Chinese medicine treatment and bring the child to a pediatric clinic for a follow-up examination. At the same time, parents should pay attention to a light diet, encourage the child to drink more water, which can help promote defecation.