Question
My baby is six months old. Since four months, we started introducing complementary foods like rice porridge and egg yolk into her milk. Her stools were regular and well-formed. However, now she doesn’t like to drink milk anymore, and we’ve added vegetable puree and rice gruel. Her stools have become hard and sometimes she has little bean-shaped stools. What can we do to relieve constipation?
Answer
Based on the symptoms you described, the constipation is mainly due to gastrointestinal heat and fluid depletion. Treatment should focus on clearing heat, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. You can administer cod liver oil, honey, drink plenty of water, and perform regional abdominal massage. Additionally, parents should pay attention to not let their children develop picky eating habits, maintain a balanced diet to prevent constipation from occurring. For children diagnosed with endocrine disorders, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment and pay attention to maintaining good hygiene habits.