Patient's question:
My child is three years and three days old and has a bowel movement once every three or four days, and it's not hard to pass. They also drink a lot of plain water. Is this normal?Past treatment history and effectiveness:
There has been no previous treatment, and there is no family history.
What kind of help is needed:
Hello doctor, is this normal?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: If there is difficulty in defecation, you can use children's glycerin suppositories or cut soap into a cylindrical shape and insert it into the anus, hold it for five minutes, which can temporarily relieve the symptoms.Daily care methods: Dietary adjustment. You can give the child a little pine nut daily, as it is high in fat, which helps with defecation.
Encourage the baby to defecate at regular intervals. Let the baby exercise more to promote intestinal peristalsis.
Additionally, you can help the baby with abdominal massage by rubbing the area around the navel in a clockwise direction with your hands.
If constipation is caused by a disease or the symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for follow-up treatment.