Patient's question:
Dear Doctor:Hello! My child is over 3 years old now. Recently, I noticed that she only has a bowel movement every three days, and the stool is in small, bead-like pieces, which seems very difficult for her. I would like to know what could be causing this phenomenon, how to solve it, and how to prevent it from happening again. Thank you very much for your help!!!
Doctor's answer:
It's getting hot, and children are prone to getting hot and dehydrated, which often leads to constipation. Pay attention to giving your child more water (infant formula drinks like Wahaha and juice drinks are not suitable, as they don't hydrate and instead require digestion, wasting body fluids). When eating, be mindful not to give them easily irritating foods (hot fruits and biscuits, puffed snacks, etc.). Currently, for constipation, increasing water intake can help. If your child doesn't frequently suffer from constipation, just ensuring proper hydration should suffice.