Question
A two-month-old baby has not pooped for four and a half days, with hard lumps at the anal opening, straining during defecation, appearing to be in pain and crying. The baby is breastfed and has not been potty trained. What could be the cause? What should I do?
Answer
Symptoms like these are usually not severe. You can clean the baby’s buttocks with warm water and maintain regional hygiene. Consider using soap suppositories to help the baby defecate. The baby can be treated with medications such as lactulose and probiotics. These symptoms can gradually improve. It is advisable to visit the hospital for a check-up and treatment as soon as possible to alleviate the disease Troubled. Wishing the baby a healthy recovery.