Patient's question:
The four-month-old daughter started taking Peefikang due to long-term digestive problems, and since then, she hasn't had a bowel movement. It's already the fourth day, and before this, she had at least one bowel movement every day. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Constipation in children can be resolved painlessly using the following methods.(1) Gently rub the child's abdomen with the palm of your hand, centered around the navel, moving from left to right in a circular motion. Perform 10 rubs, rest for 5 minutes, then repeat 10 more rubs. Repeat this process 3 times in total.
(2) Have the child lie face down. Gently hold the child's legs and perform bending and stretching movements, extending and bending the legs alternately, for a total of 10 times. Then, perform bending and stretching movements with one leg at a time for 10 times.
(3) Apply an oily topical medication (e.g., tetracycline ointment) to the child's anal area. Place a soft paper pad under the child and gently press the anus while slowly performing 10 movements. Typically, the child will soon feel the urge to defecate or will defecate.
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