Patient's question:
Hello, my sister's daughter is over 2 years old this year. However, since her full moon, she has frequently suffered from constipation. She has seen a doctor, who advised paying attention to diet, drinking more water, and eating more fruits. But there has been little improvement. She has also tried many methods that others say are effective, but it hasn't made a difference. What should she do?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it may be caused by overly refined food. You can eat more vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, sweet potatoes, etc. Develop good bowel habits. It is recommended that children have a bowel movement once a day, preferably after dinner. Before defecation, you can first make the squatting motion to increase abdominal pressure, or massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis and achieve the purpose of defecation. When defecation is too difficult, applying some soapy water to the anus can immediately relieve constipation. You can also promote defecation by massaging the abdomen. First, use the palm of your hand to rub the child's abdomen in a clockwise direction for 5 to 10 rotations, remembering that the palm must not leave the skin.