Question
My child is almost five years old. Since one month old, they have a bowel movement once a day. At six months old, there was a time when they only had a bowel movement once a week. Now, it’s every two or three days. Is this normal? Do I need to use medication for treatment?
Answer
If a child’s bowel movements are usually regular but suddenly stop for two days or more, especially if accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, or vomiting, it is necessary to pay attention to finding the cause of constipation. Children may experience constipation at different ages due to insufficient food or other reasons, and further observation of symptoms and search for solutions is needed.