Patient's question:
My little one often leaks poop on her pants. It's been happening for about a year. Her bowel movements are not normal, usually occurring every 2-3 days, sometimes every 5-6 days. I took her to the hospital for a check-up, and they said her anus is a bit loose, and her lower abdomen is round and bulging.Doctor's answer:
The first thing to pay attention to when dealing with pediatric constipation is the correct guidance from parents. Before the infant defecates, parents should give signals, and the timing should be relatively fixed every day to gradually help the child adapt to regular bowel movements. If the child does not defecate, it should not be forced, nor should the child be made to sit on the toilet for a long time. In terms of diet, refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc., should be provided appropriately. For children who frequently experience constipation, in addition to training bowel habits, some drugs that promote intestinal motility and lubricate the intestines can also be given intermittently.