Patient's question:
The instructions in the bowel-regulating oral liquid are intended for elderly use. May three-year-old children take it? Because his bowel movements are always hard first and then soft, and he only has a bowel movement every three or four days. Recently, his appetite has also been poor. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that it cannot be taken. For a three-year-old child with constipation, we must first ensure an adequate intake of vegetables every day. Secondly, it is important to develop the habit of defecating at regular times. Pediatric constipation can be divided into two major categories: functional constipation and organic constipation. Among these, functional constipation is the most common in clinical practice, accounting for 95% of pediatric constipation. Constipation is closely related to dietary structure, and it is advisable to improve those bad habits.