Question
How to treat children’s constipation and dry stools?
Answer
Constipation can only be permanently resolved by establishing good habits. Increase the intake of vegetables and fruits in the diet, avoid spicy, overly salty, or dry foods. Thirdly, develop a habit of regular daily bowel movements. Whether or not you feel the urge to defecate, sit on the toilet for a while. If you don’t have a bowel movement that day, you must take a laxative like Dufalac capsules, Cassia seed, or insert a rectal suppository. Don’t wait until the third day; it will be difficult to defecate by then. If you only have a bowel movement every 3 to 5 days, it is habitual constipation, and you need to readjust your bowel habits. Go to the toilet once a day, whether or not you feel the urge. If you can’t go, insert a rectal suppository. If that doesn’t work, you may need a cleansing enema. In some cases, you can also wear gloves to break up the stool before enema.