Question

My child hasn’t had a bowel movement for 10 days. They eat dinner, take naps, and play normally, aren’t feverish, and don’t have stomachaches, but they just don’t have a bowel movement. What medicine should I use?

Answer

Based on your description, considering your baby has constipation, the immediate priority is to use a glycerin suppository to relieve constipation while also helping to stabilize their dietary structure. Increase dietary fiber in their food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and cultivate the habit of having a bowel movement at a regular time each day. If necessary, you can also consume sesame oil to help with defecation. These are the suggestions for the question “What to do if a child doesn’t have a bowel movement for 10 days,” hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you health!