Patient's question:
It has been consistently dry, and the stool is mostly "sheep droppings." Currently, the diet consists of drinking Pediasure Stage 3 formula milk at 8:30 AM, soup noodles at noon, and porridge or egg custard around 5 PM in the afternoon. At 9:30 PM, 200 ML of fresh milk is consumed. How to stabilize the dry bowel movement...Doctor's answer:
The causes of constipation in children are as follows. You can infer the possible reasons for your child's constipation from these causes:Constipation refers to hard stools that occur infrequently, making bowel movements difficult.
(1) Insufficient diet, low intake, and minimal residue after absorption, with insufficient sugar in the milk.
(2) Unsuitable dietary composition, as the nature of the stool is closely related to food components. For example, a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates (low sugar) tends to cause constipation, while a diet high in carbohydrates, well-cooked, and acidic may result in frequent, soft stools, making constipation less likely.
(3) Abnormal intestinal function: Irregular living habits, lack of a trained habit of defecating at specific times, and the failure to establish a conditioned reflex for defecation, leading to relaxed intestinal muscles and constipation.
(4) Physical and anatomical defects: Conditions such as anal fissure, anal stenosis, and congenital megacolon can all lead to constipation.
(5) Psychological factors: Sudden changes in the child's environment or lifestyle, as well as unexpected emotional shocks, can cause varying degrees of constipation.
Advice: Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially bananas. Children under 2 should not consume honey, as some components in honey cannot be properly absorbed by them. Stay active!