Question
A nine-month-old baby has normal stools after taking probiotics, but experiences constipation or hard stools and difficulty urinating if the probiotics are discontinued. However, the probiotics prescribed by the doctor are medicinal in nature and should not be consumed excessively. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
The baby’s stool problems may be related to intestinal function and the introduction of new types of complementary foods. I suggest not to give medication frequently but to adjust the complementary foods, increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, and perform abdominal massage to promote peristalsis, thereby preventing constipation.