Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Why hasn't the child had a bowel movement for several days?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to deficiency of fluids in the intestines and dryness of the bowels, characterized by loss of fluids, lack of moisture in the intestines, impaired function of peristalsis, and primarily manifested as dry and hard stools, difficulty in defecation, and symptoms of fluid deficiency. It is also known as the syndrome of fluid deficiency in the large intestine. Excessive internal heat in the intestines can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha. The condition you described may be caused by constipation and requires oral medication such as Mahan Wan. Adopt a reasonable diet, such as increasing dietary fiber intake and drinking more water to stimulate the colon, and develop good bowel habits. Additionally, increasing physical activity is recommended.