What should I do if a one-month-old baby is constipated and cannot pass stool?
Disease description:
Recently, my two-year-old baby has been eating more than usual, but his digestive system isn't functioning well, which has led to constipation. He often cries because he can't pass stool, and I want to help relieve this. What should I do when a toddler is constipated and unable to poop?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
For a one-month-old baby with constipation and difficulty passing stool, it is necessary to go to the hospital for evaluation to rule out Hirschsprung's disease (congenital megacolon) and other underlying conditions. If no congenital disorder is found but constipation persists and cannot be quickly resolved, consider dietary causes. Dulcolax enema (glycerin suppository) may be used temporarily in particularly severe cases to provide relief. If the baby has been experiencing constipation over the past few days, gentle clockwise abdominal massage can be performed; applying slight pressure may help stimulate intestinal motility and improve constipation. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage may help alleviate constipation, and oral lactulose solution can be administered to promote bowel movements.
