Patient's question:
My little boy, now 2 and a half years old, has never been able to defecate by himself since he was 0 years old. Every time he needs to use Kao Shi Lu to defecate; otherwise, he cannot. What could be the reason, doctor?Doctor's answer:
The first point to pay attention to when children have constipation is the correct guidance from parents. Pay attention to the signals that the baby gives before defecation, and establish a fixed time for defecation basically every day, gradually adapting to the defecation time. If the child does not defecate, it should not be forced to do so, nor should children be forced to sit on the bed for a long time. In terms of diet, refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc., should be provided. Children with constipation usually need to be trained to develop defecation habits. Regular medication can also be given to promote intestinal peristalsis and laxation.