If a breastfed baby does not poop for a few days, the stomach is not bloated, and the baby’s milk intake and mental condition are normal, it is usually a normal situation; if a child does not poop for a few days it may be due to dietary and gastrointestinal function related reasons, which is abnormal.
If the child’s digestion and absorption function is very good, and at the same time eat less, then produce less food residue, will appear the above situation. At the same time, pediatric intestinal motility, anal sphincter coordination is not perfect, there may be a few days or a week without defecation. If the baby eats milk normally, there is no bloating, defecation difficulties, usually normal, can be temporarily observed.
Children with irrational dietary structure, such as a single diet, too little dietary fiber intake and other reasons will lead to slow intestinal peristalsis, defecation difficulties, a few days without stool. Or the existence of digestive system diseases, such as digestive tract deformities, may also lead to small children do not poop for a few days.
Children who do not poop for a few days are advised to seek prompt medical attention and timely treatment after eliminating physiological factors.