Question
A three-year-old child who had previously undergone a sigmoid colectomy and received six months and a half months of dilatation therapy has been in good condition. However, over the past two months, the child has been experiencing difficulty in defecating, being able to expel only a small amount of feces each time, and seems unable to empty completely. What could be the causes of the child’s difficulty in defecating?
Answer
The recent difficulty in defecation experienced by a three-year-old child after a sigmoid colectomy may be related to infantile constipation. Infantile constipation is a common condition with various causes, generally divided into two categories: functional constipation and constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformation. Most constipated infants fall under functional constipation, which can be adjusted through dietary regulation and oral probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora. In cases of difficulty defecating, external medications such as KaoSai Lu can be used to assist with defecation. It is recommended to pay attention to dietary adjustments, reduce the addition of supplementary foods, and seek medical assistance when necessary.