Patient's question:
Dear Doctor:Hello! My child is over 3 years old now. Recently, I noticed that she only has a bowel movement every three days, and the stool is in small, bead-like pieces, which seems very difficult for her. I would like to know what might 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. Children are prone to getting hot and dehydrated. This can often lead to constipation. Pay attention to giving your child more water (infant formula drinks like Wahaha and fruit drinks are not suitable. They don't hydrate but instead require digestion, wasting body fluids). When eating, be careful not to give them easily hot-inducing foods (hot fruits and biscuits, puffed snacks, etc.). Currently, constipation can be alleviated by giving your child more water. If your child does not frequently suffer from constipation, just focus on hydration, and it should be fine.