Patient's question:
Hello everyone! My daughter is now 1 year and 10 months old, and she has been experiencing difficulty in defecating. She has bowel movements about every 2 days, and each time she cries in pain. Sometimes she even passes blood, as if her anus is torn. This is because her stools are very hard and large, similar in size to an adult's, making it difficult to pass. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for easily digestible fruit juices that can help with bowel movements? I really need your help.She has been to the pediatrician and the colorectal specialist for thorough examinations. They said the bleeding is caused by anal fissures due to the rough and large stools. No polyps were found during the examination. They advised her to eat more easily digestible foods and avoid rough fiber. I was wondering if her condition is urgent? Seeing her in pain every day while defecating makes my heart ache. What should she eat more of? What should she avoid?
Doctor's answer:
The child's constipation is severe, and attention should be paid to care. Eat more fruits and vegetables, and diversify the diet. Eat more high-fiber foods. You can use some probiotics. Drink a little honey water on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. Massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction frequently and observe carefully. Children's physical resistance is relatively poor, so they are prone to various diseases. For parents, don't be impatient. You should take the child to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time. Don't use medicine blindly for the baby.