Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My child is now almost 13 months old, but his bowel movements are not normal. He only has a bowel movement every one or two days, and sometimes every three or four days. When he goes for a long time without a bowel movement, it becomes very hard to pass! We have to use glycerin suppositories, but it's hard to see him struggle, so we feel so sorry for him!Current general condition: He doesn't like to eat, and it takes a long time to feed him at each meal. Moreover, he is very irritable!
Doctor's answer:
Hello,1. Treatment of constipation when adding complementary foods: You can eat vegetable puree, fruits, cornstarch, rolled oats, etc.
2. Appropriately massage the abdomen: Massage the lower left abdomen. If you feel cord-like structures, gently massage from top to bottom to promote bowel movement and excretion.
3. Appropriately massage the child's anal opening: This can trigger physiological reflexes and promote defecation.
4. Appropriate activity: Promotes the downward movement of stool and induces defecation.
5. Artificial bowel stimulation: Use petroleum jelly, glycerin suppositories, small soap sticks, etc., to stimulate defecation while training bowel habits (only for severe constipation).
6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Clear heat, detoxify, and use moisturizing and laxative herbs appropriately.