Patient's question:
The child is 7 years old now. Recently, the stool has been spherical and difficult to pass. Using glycerin suppositories still causes crying. Please see a doctor. What can be eaten to relieve it?Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: What foods can relieve it?
Doctor's answer:
Constipation has two theoretical explanations: one is insufficient excretion of body fluids, which cannot soften the stool; the other is slow intestinal motility, causing the stool to accumulate in the intestines, gradually increasing the amount of body fluids and making the stool dry and hard. Suppositories act as a lubricant and stimulate the intestinal wall, softening the stool and making it easier to expel. Drinking more water, eating more fruits, and consuming more rough-fiber vegetables are recommended. When using suppositories, pay attention to the method: lie in a supine position and prop your buttocks slightly higher; cut off the tip of the suppository, squeeze out a small amount of glycerin lubricant, and insert the suppository into the anal section.