How to treat severe constipation in a child over a week old?

Patient's question:

Under normal circumstances, after a child turns one year old, parents not only feed them with breast milk and formula but also add some easily digestible supplementary foods. However, what should be done if a one-year-old baby suffers from constipation?

Doctor's answer:

First and foremost, it is important to pay attention to constipation. First and foremost, it is important to have proper guidance from parents. Before defecation, the child will give signals, and the time is basically fixed. Gradually adapt to the time of defecation; if the child does not defecate, do not force them, nor force them to defecate. Spend a long time sitting on the toilet. In terms of diet, it is necessary to provide some refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc. For children who are often constipated, in addition to training defecation habits, attention should also be paid to formula milk and breast milk, milk and calcium. Do not eat together, with a 2-hour interval, otherwise it may lead to constipation.

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