What should I do if my 8-month-old baby is constipated and can't pass stool?
Disease description:
Due to infant constipation at home, possible causes may include spleen deficiency, stomach heat, lung dysfunction, antibiotic overuse, or an unreasonable diet structure. When children have difficulty defecating, it sometimes leads to anal pain. What should be done when an eight-month-old baby is constipated and unable to pass stool?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
When an 8-month-old baby suffers from constipation, massaging the baby's abdomen can help relieve it. Parents can also include dietary remedies such as scallion-honey milk, white radish seeds, walnut-sesame paste, and water chestnut soup to alleviate constipation. In severe cases, a soap suppository or a bowel stimulator may be used. When an 8-month-old infant shows signs of constipation, parents can massage the baby’s abdomen each morning and before bedtime. Consistent massage effectively promotes intestinal motility and helps relieve constipation. Water chestnut soup—prepared by boiling cleaned water chestnuts in water and adding a small amount of malt sugar after boiling—can have a particularly good laxative effect.
