If there is more than one bowel movement a day and it's difficult to go, how should it be treated?

Patient's question:

I have had more bowel movements than usual, but I can't go to the bathroom. Every time the baby cries when he goes to the bathroom, and the stool is a few drops of watery and smelly. Hello, what is going on? Thank you! Medical history and effectiveness: No matter what kind of assistance is needed: I want to know what's going on, the pet hospital at home said it was diarrhea

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the child is two years old. For more than a day, the child has not been able to defecate. Each time the child tries to defecate, they cry, which suggests constipation. Signs of constipation in babies:
- Small amount of stool, dry;
- Difficulty defecating, with pain during bowel movement;
- Abdominal bloating and pain;
- Decreased appetite.
Advice:
Treatment suggestions for constipation include oral medications such as Mimi Ai, Zheng Chang Sheng, Jin Shuang Qi Pian, and Si Mo Tang Kou Fu Ye. Additionally, you can help the baby with abdominal massage. Massage method:
- Place your palm upward and place it flat over the baby's navel. Gently rub in a clockwise direction.