Patient's question:
My child is 4 years old. He doesn't eat well and doesn't like to eat. In the past 2 years, he has had intermittent constipation. He can defecate by himself, but sometimes the stool is very hard and very dry. I don't know what to do to help.Doctor's answer:
If the above methods do not effectively relieve infant constipation, an enema can be used for bowel movement. Enema primarily contains glycerin and sorbitol, which can stimulate the intestines to promote defecation. When using it, attention should be paid: after the enema is injected into the rectum, parents should use their hands to press tightly on both sides of the buttocks, allowing the liquid to stay in the intestines for a while before letting the child defecate, which will be more effective. In the home, a soap head can also be inserted into the child's rectum, which similarly has a laxative effect.