Patient's question:
Dear Doctor:Hello! My child is over 3 years old. Recently, I noticed that she only has a bowel movement every 3 days or more, and the stool is in small, bead-like pieces, which seems very difficult for her. I would like to know what could be causing this phenomenon, how to solve it, and how to prevent it from happening again. Thank you very much for your help!!!
Doctor's answer:
It's getting hot, and children are prone to getting hot and dehydrated, which often leads to constipation. Pay attention to giving your child more water (infant formula drinks like Wahaha and juice drinks are not suitable, as they don't hydrate and instead waste body fluids when digested). When eating, be careful not to give them foods that are prone to causing heat (hot fruits and biscuits, puffed snacks, etc.). Currently, constipation can be addressed by giving your child more water. If your child does not frequently suffer from constipation, just ensuring proper hydration should be sufficient.