Patient's question:
My daughter is now one year and three months old, but recently she has been experiencing a decrease in bowel movements and has developed constipation. Additionally, her appetite is not good either; she only eats a little bit at each meal and then cries to stop eating. How should pediatric constipation be addressed?Doctor's answer:
If infants and young children exhibit constipation symptoms, it is often closely related to a significant decline in appetite. If they suffer from digestive disorders, their appetite may decrease, leading to fewer food residues in the intestines. This can easily cause dry and hard stools, resulting in constipation. Oral medications that aid digestion can be used for treatment. Additionally, it is important to maintain warmth, avoid catching a cold, and moderately increase fluid intake.