Can infants and young children use a glycerin suppository (laxative) if they haven't had a bowel movement for several days?
Disease description:
The baby hasn't had a bowel movement for several days. I'm thinking about trying a glycerin suppository—can infants and young children use glycerin suppositories if they haven't pooped for several days?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Do not use enemas for infants and young children who have not had a bowel movement for several days. If the stool is relatively hard and has not been passed for 5 to 7 days, you can gently massage the baby's lower abdomen, using clockwise motions, 1 to 2 times per day to stimulate intestinal motility and promote bowel movements. Additionally, encourage the child to drink more water and take probiotics to enhance gastrointestinal motility and facilitate defecation.
