Question
A three-year-old boy frequently experiences constipation, finding bowel movements extremely difficult and accompanied by crying and fussing. Parents are seeking professional advice, hoping to understand which medication should be used for treating a child’s constipation.
Answer
Based on the description of your baby’s constipation, it is speculated that it may be due to the baby’s longer intestines and insufficient peristalsis. It is recommended to regularly provide probiotic milk or probiotic supplements to adjust gastrointestinal function. Additionally, parents can gently massage the baby’s abdomen to stimulate intestinal peristalsis or apply a cold compress to the abdomen to promote blood circulation. Different causes may lead to different symptoms, so it is advised to take the baby to a regular three-level A hospital for systematic and standardized examination as soon as possible for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, maintain regular daily routines, pay attention to cold prevention and warmth retention, eat light and soft foods, keep the indoor ventilation, and drink more warm water.