Question
A 47-day-old baby has been experiencing difficulty in defecation over the past few days. Although using the soap insertion method into the anus can help with bowel movement, the stool is loose, and it does not seem to be constipation. But why is this happening? She is very painful during each bowel movement. What are the solutions? What could be the cause? I kindly request expert guidance, thank you.
Answer
Based on the information provided, this should be constipation. Constipation refers to a condition where stool remains in the intestines for too long, leading to a decrease in bowel movements, hardening of stool, difficulty in defecation, or incomplete evacuation. Usually, a lack of bowel movement for more than two days can indicate the onset of constipation. Even if bowel movements occur daily, if they are difficult and there is still a sense of incomplete evacuation, or if there is abdominal bloating, it should also be considered constipation. Many constipation patients have bowel movements 1-3 times a week, and severe cases may have bowel movements only once every 2-4 weeks. Sometimes they may have multiple bowel movements daily, but they are long and very little in quantity, with stool as hard as sheep dung. Currently, colon hydrotherapy is an effective method for treating constipation. It is a comprehensive colon cleansing method that follows the principle of “cleaning first, regulating next, and treating chronic diseases quickly.” It uses 38-degree constant temperature sterile water for cleaning. Colon hydrotherapy clears out accumulated stool and toxins in the intestines, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria to improve the intestinal environment, restore normal intestinal peristalsis function, and enhance the body’s immune function. I hope this information is helpful to you, and wish you a speedy recovery.