Question
How should one handle the situation where a 5-month-old baby frequently cannot defecate on their own?
Answer
It is recommended to increase the baby’s intake of vegetables, fruits, and fluids, and to add more fatty foods. At the same time, cultivating a regular bowel movement habit can help improve constipation. Additionally, low activity levels or rickets, malnutrition, and other conditions may lead to intestinal dysfunction, which can cause constipation. If the problem persists, it is suggested to take the baby for regular bowel examination and consider administering medications such as Cefixime Dry Suspension and Simethicone to help restore normalcy. Wishing the baby good health!