Question
A 50-day-old infant has been experiencing abdominal distension and has not defecated for the past two days. Is this a normal occurrence?
Answer
Based on the description, there may be a case of dyspepsia. It is recommended that the mother reduce the intake of indigestible foods in her diet and can try giving the baby probiotics to adjust the intestinal flora and promote absorption, such as probiotic oral liquids. At the same time, it is also possible to give stomachic and digestant oral liquid to strengthen the spleen and eliminate stasis. In addition, gently massaging the baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction can help promote defecation. If breastfeeding, the mother should avoid eating spicy, irritating, or overly greasy foods.