Question
The instructions for the laxative oral solution are for the elderly. Is it suitable for a three-year-old child to take it? The child’s stools are often hard at first and then soft, and they only defecate every three to four days. Lately, their appetite has also decreased. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
It is recommended that three-year-old children should not take laxative oral solutions. For constipation issues, first ensure that the child consumes enough vegetables daily and cultivate the habit of regular bowel movements. Childhood constipation can be divided into two main categories: functional constipation and organic constipation, with functional constipation being the most common, accounting for about 95%. Constipation is closely related to dietary structure, and it is advisable to improve poor habits.