Patient's question:
Tian Er has been mixed feeding since birth. Now, she is fed eight times a day, with each feeding being about 100ml of formula. Recently, she has started having one bowel movement every two days. The stool is green. Today, her bowel movement was small and hard, and it seems like she is having difficulty defecating. Should she go to the hospital?Doctor's answer:
How to deal with dry stools in children? Parents should be clear. The approach to dry stools in children should be based on preventing the occurrence of dry stools. Therefore, it is important to advocate for proper feeding of children. Cultivate good habits in children (not picky eating, not fussy eating, regular bowel movements daily). Strengthen physical exercise for children with dry stools. Consume more vegetables, fruits, and drink plenty of water. Eat more fatty foods. Exercise more. Dry stools will improve. If children have chronic constipation, they can take some traditional Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor for regulation.