Patient's question:
Thank you for answering my question, Happy Christmas!Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is recommended to conduct trace element testing to see if it is related to element deficiency. There are many causes of constipation in children, mainly including the following points:??① Insufficient diet: When children eat too little, there is less residue in the intestines after digestion, leading to reduced bowel movements. Insufficient sugar in milk makes the stool dry. Prolonged dietary insufficiency can lead to malnutrition, causing weak abdominal and intestinal muscles, insufficient tension, and weak peristalsis, resulting in stubborn constipation.
??② Unsuitable food components: Constipation is closely related to the composition of food. Excessive protein and insufficient carbohydrates in the diet reduce the relative number of intestinal fermentation bacteria, affecting fermentation and making the stool alkaline, dry, and causing constipation. If the food contains a large amount of casein, the feces contain a large amount of insoluble calcium soaps, leading to increased fecal volume and easier constipation. Additionally, refined rice flour and refined wheat flour contain less residue than whole grains, making them more prone to constipation.
??③ Intestinal dysfunction: Due to irregular living and defecation habits, the defecation reflex may weaken or fail to form, leading to intestinal muscle relaxation and constipation. Certain drugs or diseases that weaken the intestinal wall muscle function and abnormal sympathetic nerve function can also cause constipation.
??④ Genetic and physiological defects: Some children may have constipation from birth. Family history may be related to genetics. Certain physiological defect diseases, such as anal fissure, anal stenosis, and congenital megacolon, can also cause constipation.
??⑤ Psychological factors: Sudden psychological stress or changes in living environment can cause temporary constipation.
??Prevention and treatment measures for children's constipation are as follows:
??① Change dietary content: Breastfed infants