Question
When children experience difficulty in defecation, parents want to know the possible causes of this condition and how to treat such problems in infants?
Answer
For the treatment of children’s defecation difficulties, any medication that is only used to relieve dry stools is only a temporary solution and cannot solve the root problem, therefore, cultivating good living habits is the key. If a child has not defecated for three days or more consecutively, it may be considered habitual constipation. Treatment suggestions include: on one hand, increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables, drinking more soup, and avoiding eating excessively spicy and salty foods; on the other hand, cultivating the habit of regular daily bowel movements, regardless of whether there is a desire to defecate, children should try sitting for a while.