Question
What should be done when a baby frequently catches colds and overuses antibiotics, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort? The baby has been having difficulty with bowel movements for two months, especially after developing a fever. The doctor diagnosed it as being caused by excessive antibiotic use. Previous treatments and their effects were: the doctor recommended using a lubricant enema to improve the symptoms. What kind of help is needed: how to relieve and treat this problem?
Answer
(1) Gently rub the baby’s abdomen with the palm of your hand, focusing on the navel as the center, moving from left to right in a bouncing motion. After massaging for 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then massage for another 10 times, and repeat this process 3 times. (2) Have the baby lie on their stomach, grasp the baby’s legs to perform flexion and extension exercises, extending and bending several times each, totaling 10 times, then do the same with one leg 10 times. (3) Apply an oily topical medication (such as Pimafucin Ointment) to the baby’s anal opening, place a soft paper pad, gently press on the anus, and slowly perform 10 presses. Usually, this will quickly induce a sensation of needing to defecate or will result in bowel movement.