Question
What should be done if a child frequently experiences constipation?
Answer
Generally, the treatment of children’s constipation should focus on dietary adjustments. Parents should pay close attention to their child’s digestive health and are advised to have a cup of honey water or cold water on an empty stomach every morning and half an hour before each meal to achieve the effect of softening the intestines and promoting defecation. At the same time, it is important to adjust the child’s diet to make it more diverse, increasing the intake of high-fiber foods such as vegetables and fruits. Additionally, regular defecation training can be conducted, with the child sitting on the toilet for 10-15 minutes daily to help develop a habit of regular defecation. Normal stools should be similar in texture to peanut shells and should be soft. Children should defecate daily or every other day. If you notice that your child’s stools are too hard, there is blood on their buttocks when wiping, or they feel pain during defecation, you should take them to see a doctor immediately.