Is it normal for a child's stool to be hard?

Patient's question:

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Detailed medical condition and purpose of consultation: Tian Tian has bowel movements every day, with hard, very large stools, approximately 4 cm in diameter. Is this normal?

Doctor's answer:

Is it caused by the baby getting hot easily or eating dry food that lacks water? It's okay to let the child drink a little plain water and some juice regularly. There are many reasons that can cause digestive diseases in children. If the child is diagnosed with a digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let the child develop the habit of picky eating or food preferences and maintain a balanced diet.

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