Patient's question:
My relative's little baby is 6 years old. For a while, my relative noticed that the baby doesn't urinate much, only going to the bathroom once a week, and it takes a long time each time. Later, the baby told my relative that it's very difficult to go to the bathroom each time. Is this constipation? How should I take care of a 6-year-old child with constipation?Doctor's answer:
Common symptoms of constipation, where one cannot pass stools, include a significant increase in bowel movement frequency, irregularity, dry and hard stool quality, and a sense of difficulty during defecation. In terms of duration, it can be temporary or long-lasting. For more severe cases of constipation that persist for an extended period, it is important to seek a thorough examination at a local reputable hospital or institution to identify the underlying causes of the constipation and effectively address the issue. Maintaining good dietary and lifestyle habits, engaging in appropriate physical activity, and consuming sufficient water can help prevent constipation. In terms of food, bananas and sesame seeds are beneficial. It is absolutely essential not to misuse laxatives; treatment should ideally be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.