Question
My baby hasn’t emitted in four days since receiving a vaccine at 35 days old. Is this normal? The first supplementary question is: Should there be any concerns about her diet, as she is breastfed, and there are no signs of eye discharge or fever, so it’s unlikely to be an internal fever. We took her to a pediatric hospital, but the doctor didn’t say anything and just prescribed some digestive aid medicine, but it hasn’t been effective after several days of taking it. Could this be related to the vaccine she received?
Answer
Hello: Could you please tell me if the child has any other symptoms? Is there anything unusual about her diet? Babies who drink milk often suffer from constipation, and each bowel movement is painful for them. In some cases, the anal area may be stretched. The child cries and refuses to emit, causing parents great anxiety. How can we avoid this? Here are some methods you can try: (1) Increase the sugar content in the milk appropriately. Add 10 grams of sugar to 100 milliliters of milk. (2) Give the child some honey water. (3) Pay attention to feeding the child fresh fruit juice, vegetable water, and apple puree, which are rich in vitamins. If the child finds it very difficult to emit and cannot do so easily, you can insert a soap bar or a glycerin suppository into the anus. If she still cannot emit, you can use a baby enema or seek medical assistance at the hospital. Please do not give your child laxatives casually. Children who often suffer from constipation should not only adjust their diet but also engage in physical exercises regularly to strengthen abdominal muscles, which is beneficial for bowel movements.