What should I do if my 11-month-old baby has hard, dry stools that are hard to pull out?

11-month-old babies with dry and hard stools are difficult to pull, the possible causes are improper diet, intestinal lesions, indigestion, etc., according to the causes of dietary control, physical massage, oral medication and other methods to deal with. 1. Dietary control: in the baby’s complementary food, you can add some juice or coarse fiber food, such as green vegetables, white potatoes, etc., to increase the baby’s bowel movement. In addition need to increase the infant’s water intake, can relieve the above symptoms. 2. Physical massage: If the symptoms are not alleviated after changing the diet, it is recommended to use physical therapy, such as massage, parents will palm down, flat on the baby’s navel, gently push and knead in the clockwise direction to increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve symptoms. The above operation needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician. 3. Oral medication: At the same time, you can also use probiotics to regulate the intestinal tract, such as Bifidobacterium bifidum triphalaenum, as well as oral laxatives, such as lactulose, to help alleviate the symptoms. If necessary, corkscrew can be used to help with bowel movements. For 11-month-old babies with hard, dry stools, there may be other conditions, such as megacolon, etc., so you can go to the hospital to complete the relevant examinations to clarify the situation and take appropriate measures. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.