What to do if your baby is suffering from internal heat and constipation? Methods for treating constipation

Many parents have encountered the problem of their babies having difficulty defecating. Sometimes they only defecate once every few days, sometimes the feces are drier, and sometimes the baby is afraid to defecate forcefully, which aggravates the baby's constipation. So what are some ways to treat baby’s constipation caused by heat?

1: Babies over 4 months old can drink some fruit or vegetable juice. For example, boil radish, carrot, celery, etc. in water and drink it, and squeeze orange, apple, and watermelon into juice. If the baby is too young, he should drink 1-2 spoons first. If there is no abnormality, then gradually increase the amount.

1: Generally speaking, when the baby is about 3 months old, parents can help him gradually form the habit of regular bowel movements. After feeding every morning, parents can help their baby sit in the potty at a regular interval and make humming sounds to help the baby form a conditioned reflex.

1: Fill a basin with hot water (moderate temperature), hold the baby's legs and immerse the back of the baby's buttocks in the water. Hold the baby out after 2 minutes, rest for 2 and a half minutes and immerse the baby in the water again. Repeat this several times.

1: If the baby is constipated, the stool will be dry and hard. The dry and hard stool will irritate the anus and cause pain and discomfort. The baby is afraid of defecation and dare not force it, so the stool cannot be discharged and the constipation will become more serious. In order to help the baby defecate smoothly, the mother can gently massage the baby's abdomen with the palm of her hand.

2: Massage method: Place the base of your palms against the baby's abdomen, with the navel as the center, and rub and push in the order of right upper abdomen - left upper abdomen - left lower abdomen - right lower abdomen, and repeat this process repeatedly. Each massage should last for 8-10 minutes, 2-3 times a day, until the constipation is improved. Then continue for 1-2 weeks to consolidate the effect. Abdominal massage can promote gastrointestinal blood circulation in the abdomen and increase intestinal peristalsis, which is very helpful in helping babies to defecate smoothly.

1: When the baby is 5 months old, complementary food should be added. It is best to chop spinach, cabbage, greens, shepherd's purse, etc., put them into rice porridge or oatmeal and cook them together to make a variety of delicious vegetable porridge for the baby. The large amount of fiber contained in vegetables can promote intestinal peristalsis and achieve the purpose of laxative. You can also feed some fruit puree such as bananas and apples to promote intestinal peristalsis.

1: If the baby's stool is dry and hard with blood stains, and the baby cries after defecation, the mother should carefully check the baby's buttocks to see if there is anal rupture. If so, wash your buttocks with warm water and apply baby oil, or seek medical treatment.

1: Insufficient exercise can also slow down intestinal motility and lead to difficult defecation. Mothers can often help their babies do baby gymnastics; for older babies, they can be encouraged to practice turning over and crawling by themselves, or give the baby a ball and play with him.

Although it is not a serious illness, it can affect the child's growth and development. Especially when the weather is dry and hot, it can cause "getting angry". In this case, mothers should not be anxious, and effective treatment can be carried out through the above methods.