What’s Causing My Child to Feel Like They’re Struggling to Defecate?

The child seems to be straining as if having a bowel movement, with their bottom sticking out, small hands clenched, and head tilted to one side, struggling upwards. Sometimes, after much effort, they fall asleep. The frequency of this situation has increased daily. The baby doesn’t like to drink water or milk, only breast milk, and doesn’t eat other complementary foods like fruits or congee. A doctor has been seen, saying it’s an upset stomach, but the situation has not improved. Seeking help on how to resolve this issue for the baby.
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What’s Causing My Newborn’s Black Stool?

A newborn’s black stool may be due to an excessive amount of fecal fat leading to fatty acid attack on the intestinal mucosa, or it could be caused by the milk powder staying in the intestines for too long. If it occurs frequently, it is recommended to undergo regular stool checks to determine the cause.
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