Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and purpose of consultation:Duration of this episode and its persistence: 1 month
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to what you mentioned, there is no problem, and it is best to actively treat it. Constipation is a type of gastrointestinal dysfunction, classified as "accumulated heat in the heart and spleen" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM treatment has certain advantages for this condition, but it is not simply about purgation. Frequent use of purgative drugs is not beneficial for establishing healthy gastrointestinal function.Because these children are often weak, and weakness often leads to weak gastrointestinal function, establishing good gastrointestinal function in children is the fundamental principle of treatment. In terms of diet, it is best to avoid excessive high-protein liquid diets, such as milk, as this is not conducive to exercising the child's gastrointestinal function. Instead, you can consume some porridge, as porridge is good for the stomach. Examples include millet porridge, corn porridge, and rice porridge. Avoid adding too many beans to the porridge, but you can include some Chinese yam, lily bulb, lotus seeds, taro, and pumpkin.