Patient's question:
Tian Er has been mixed feeding since birth. Currently, he is fed eight times a day, with each feeding amounting to about 100ml of formula. Recently, he has been having a bowel movement every two days, and the stool is green. Today, the bowel movement was small and hard, appearing as if he is having difficulty defecating. Should he go to the hospital?Doctor's answer:
How to deal with dry stools in children? Parents should be clear that addressing dry stools in children should focus on preventing their occurrence. Therefore, it is important to promote reasonable feeding practices for children and cultivate good habits (not picky eating, not having food preferences, having regular bowel movements daily). Physical exercise should also be strengthened. For children with dry stools, they should eat more vegetables, fruits, and drink plenty of water, consume more fatty foods, and engage in more exercise, which will help improve the condition. If children frequently suffer from constipation, they can take some traditional Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor to regulate their digestive system.