Patient's question:
My child is three years old and has been constipated. The stool is hard at first and then soft, and they only have a bowel movement every three or four days. Recently, their appetite has also been poor. They have eaten a lot of fruits and vegetables, but it's still the same. What should I do? Are there any medications that can help regulate this?Doctor's answer:
Constipation in three-year-old babies is often caused by factors such as heatiness, insufficient food intake, inadequate water intake, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and an imbalance in gut microbiota. For long-term constipation, you can also increase abdominal massage exercises. Rotate your hands around the navel as the center, at least 200 times, which can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis. This is especially beneficial to do in the morning and before bed while lying in bed. It is essential to consume a large amount of vegetables, particularly sweet potatoes, celery, chives, radishes, etc., which have a very good effect on bowel movements.