Patient's question:
My child loves junk food very much, like spicy strips, potato chips, and the like. Every day, I call him to drink water, but he doesn't drink it, and he doesn't exercise either—he just lies in bed playing with his phone. He has developed pediatric constipation and can't go to the bathroom. I was wondering, how can pediatric constipation be treated?Doctor's answer:
Constipation in children is generally related to an unreasonable dietary structure and bowel habits. Therefore, family members must ensure that children consume foods rich in dietary fiber, such as sugarcane, apples, pears, celery, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, corn, and rice, among fruits, vegetables, and grain products. Every day, family members should regularly train children in their bowel habits. It is essential to pay attention to regular exercise, encouraging children to increase their activity levels appropriately. Additionally, clockwise abdominal massage should be performed to promote gastrointestinal motility.