What should I do if my baby is constipated and can't poop?
Disease description:
My son has been constipated and unable to pass stool for the past couple of days. I just weaned him recently, and have started giving him solid foods and snacks. He seems really uncomfortable, and I'm not sure if it's due to the transition from breastfeeding to regular food. What should I do when a baby is constipated and can't pass stool?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
For babies with constipation who have difficulty passing stool, laxatives such as lactulose can be used for treatment. Infant constipation is usually related to weak spleen and stomach function, poor intestinal function, inadequate diet structure, and psychological factors. Probiotics that regulate gut health, such as Bifeikang, Mami Ai, and Siliangkang, may be given to the child. If defecation is particularly difficult, oral lactulose solution can be administered; this is a very safe medication to promote bowel movements in infants.
