Patient's question:
The child of my younger sister is not yet one year old, but recently, she has been severely constipated and unable to have a bowel movement. Every time she tries to poop, she cries. My friends are very worried about the child. She is still so young and cannot be given medicine. What should we do? Does pediatric acupuncture help with constipation and dry stools?Doctor's answer:
Helping children with acupuncture and massage can be effective for constipation and difficulty in defecation. The treatment methods for pediatric constipation and difficulty in defecation include:1. Adjusting lifestyle habits: Drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and develop a habit of defecating at regular times; be more active and maintain a cheerful mood.
2. Medication treatment: This includes probiotics, lactulose, glycerin suppositories for bowel movement relief, traditional Chinese medicine, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine patches applied to the navel can also alleviate constipation and difficulty in defecation. For specific medication, please consult a clinical diagnosis, with guidance from a doctor’s face-to-face consultation.
3. Acupuncture and massage.