Question
A six-month-old baby used to have bowel movements two to three times a day with slightly loose stools, but recently hasn’t pooped for several days, with occasional traces on the buttocks. Is this a normal phenomenon? Could there be a problem?
Answer
I’m glad to assist you. Based on your description, your child, who is six months old, has not had a bowel movement for the past few days, with occasional traces of stool on the buttocks. A preliminary diagnosis suggests that the child may be suffering from infant constipation. It is recommended to give the child oral probiotics and Ba He Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine pill), and to pay attention to daily diet, avoid catching a cold, and gently massage the abdomen. These are suggestions for this issue, and I hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you and your child good health.