Patient's question:
My baby is three years old this year. Recently, I don't know what's going on, but my baby can't poop and is in great pain from holding it in. Here, I'd like to consult a medical expert about the treatment for pediatric constipation. If anyone is knowledgeable about this area, please help me find an answer. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
A child frequently experiencing severe constipation can be treated with local application of laxative medications to alleviate the constipation. If the child suffers from constipation often, it may be due to excessive internal heat causing dry stools. In this case, it is recommended to give the child some heat-clearing and fire-quenching medications for regulation, or to use pediatric acupuncture to reduce internal heat, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of dry stools.