Patient's question:
The child has been eating too many dumplings and has started seeing a doctor. After being given some medicine, they have severe diarrhea. The doctor also gave some medicine to treat the diarrhea and aid digestion. However, after taking it, they no longer have a bowel movement. They can still eat dinner normally. What could be the reason? Thank you.Medical history and treatment effectiveness: No history of allergies.
Type of assistance needed: I just want to ask—is it normal for a 6-year-old child to not have a bowel movement for two or three days?
Doctor's answer:
Pay attention not to overdo anything. If a child's bowel movement is usually 2~3 times a day, it is normal. Otherwise, it is not normal.Advice: Pay close attention to observe the child's general condition, including spirit, appetite, bowel movements, deep sleep, etc. If the general condition is good, without obvious abdominal pain, nausea, dry vomiting, etc., and the anus is, it is relatively safe. Give the child more warm water to drink, eat lightly for a while, let the child exercise more, rest well, and wait and see for now. If necessary, follow the doctor's guidance and take appropriate amounts of digestive tablets or digestive pills.