Question
The child has been constipated for a week. Every time they need to go, it’s a struggle, taking about an hour to finally come out. The area around the anus feels very hard, and the baby is exerting a lot of effort. What comes out is like a bunch of stones, like this situation what should I do?
Answer
Children’s digestive tracts are not fully developed, and their spleen and stomach functions are relatively weak. The movement of the gastrointestinal tract is slower, and constipation may be caused by poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended to give the child more vegetables and fruits rich in fiber and to drink more water. Additionally, you can take digestive and stomach-nourishing drugs, such as Xiao Kuaihua Qi Hu Zha Granules, which are commonly prescribed by children’s hospitals. These granules have the effects of replenishing spleen qi, nourishing the stomach, breaking up accumulations, and digesting food, enhancing the child’s spleen and stomach functions, promoting gastrointestinal absorption, and improving the child’s constipation due to poor spleen and stomach function. Xiao Kuaihua Qi Hu Zha Granules are specially formulated for children with a safe composition derived from food sources, and its hawthorn flavor is loved by children.