Patient's question:
My child's bowel movements were always quite regular before. They had a bowel movement every two days, or sometimes once a day. However, in the past two days, they haven't had a bowel movement for three consecutive days, and constipation has reappeared. Today, I bought some medicine at the pharmacy, and I also want to use dietary therapy to help my child recover. What are some dietary therapy methods for children with constipation?Doctor's answer:
First, give the baby more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, eat more bananas, pears, apples, and oranges. Massage the baby's abdomen more, eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as rice porridge, millet porridge, and mung bean porridge. You can also cook pear water, radish water, and hawthorn water, which are all good for clearing heat and detoxifying.First and foremost, it's important to cultivate good habits for the baby. Avoid giving them too little meat or making them picky eaters. Engage in appropriate outdoor activities, massage the baby's abdomen more, and let the baby cry more. These actions can enhance the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, assist in digestion, and improve bowel movements.
Avoid eating spicy or irritating foods in the next two days.