Patient's question:
My baby is 6 years old and has not had a bowel movement for over ten days. I am very concerned and would like to ask how to treat pediatric constipation?Doctor's answer:
According to the above situation, the massage method can be used: place the forefinger to four fingers of the right hand in front of the child's navel and gently push and rub in a clockwise direction. This can not only help with defecation but also aid digestion. The soap stick enema method involves shaving soap into a pencil-thick shape, wetting it with water, and inserting it into the infant's anus to stimulate the intestinal wall and induce defecation. Alternatively, saline radish suppositories or other enemas can be used to inject into the child's anus to stimulate the intestinal wall and induce defecation. However, it is important to drink plenty of water. You can also let the infant drink more orange juice, pineapple juice, jujube juice, or cabbage juice to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.