Patient's question:
My baby hasn't used the toilet for a week now, and it's really annoying. I'm thinking every day about how to get him to use the toilet. Is it possible he's constipated? My mom said that drinking honey can help with constipation, but can young children with constipation drink honey?Doctor's answer:
Still in the current situation, the longer it takes for a child to defecate, the more likely it is to cause constipation. You can choose to massage the child's abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote gastrointestinal movement. If complementary foods have already been introduced, it is essential to give the child more vegetables and fruits rich in fiber during meals. These can be combined with the use of many intestinal active drugs for the child. If complementary foods have not yet been introduced, and the child is a pure breastfed baby under 6 months old, then not defecating for a week may be due to stool retention, not constipation, which is also normal.