Question
The baby is almost three years old and is afraid of defecation. He holds back every time he has a bowel movement, only releasing when he can’t hold it in any longer. He had constipation and dry stools at about one year old, and now even when his stool is soft, he holds back and dares not to go. Every time I help him, he cries very hard.
Answer
This situation may be due to the child feeling pain during past bowel movements, leading to psychological shadows. It is recommended to provide further comfort and conduct appropriate psychological counseling. Considering this, psychological factors may be the main cause. It is suggested to consult a pediatric psychiatric department for several sessions of psychological counseling, trying to make the child understand that defecation is a normal physiological process, not a painful experience. These suggestions may be helpful for the issue of “the baby is almost three years old and afraid of defecation.” Wishing you health!
