Patient's question:
Difficulty in defecation, with large and dry stools, sometimes unable to pass, causing the child to cry for three to four days and up to six days. The room is somewhat dry.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taken Chinese medicine for regulation, given Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus granules, and used glycerin suppositories. Please tell me how to treat this from an expert.
Doctor's answer:
Constipation can only be permanently resolved by developing good habits. Eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy, overly salty, or dry foods. Third, develop the habit of defecating at regular times every day. Whether you feel the urge or not, sit on the toilet for a while. If you don't defecate on that day, you must take a laxative, such as Tongbianling capsules, senna, or squeeze in a glycerin suppository. Don't wait until the third day—by then, it will be very difficult to go.If you defecate every 3 to 5 days, it is habitual constipation, and you need to retrain your bowel habits. Strive for a bowel movement once a day, regardless of whether you feel the urge. If you can't go, use a glycerin suppository. If that still doesn't work, you may need an enema. In some cases, you might also wear gloves to first break up the stool before enemas.