Question
Is it normal for a child to have watery stools after taking Golden Bifidus for constipation?
Answer
After 5 days, the stools were very thick and hard. On the noon of the first day of the second month, the child woke up and vomited whatever they ate, including water. They didn’t vomit after taking medicine, and after taking the medicine, they felt better in terms of spirits and appetite. There were occasional dry heaves. They went to the hospital for treatment, and by the evening of the 22nd, they had started having diarrhea three times… Insufficient dietary fiber intake can lead to less residual matter in absorption and less stool volume. Excessive protein content in the diet can make stools alkaline, dry, and more frequent. Foods high in calcium can also cause constipation, such as milk which contains more calcium than breast milk, so children who are bottle-fed have a higher chance of constipation than those breastfed. 2. Insufficient dietary fiber intake is due to many children not liking vegetables, disliking high-fat and high-cholesterol foods, and many parents who lack health knowledge not knowing how to guide them. This can lead to slow intestinal twisting, poor digestion, and food residue remaining in the intestines for too long, causing constipation. 3. Habitual factors include irregular lifestyle or lack of regular defecation training, or individual children experiencing sudden changes in environment, which can lead to constipation again. 4. Diseases such as rickets, malnutrition, and hypothyroidism can cause poor abdominal muscle tension or weakened intestinal peristalsis in patients, making constipation more common. Guidance: Constipation is closely related to the patient’s mood. In addition to adjusting one’s mood, dietary and lifestyle adjustments are also needed in treating constipation. 1. It is recommended to eat vegetables and fruits rich in roughage, drink plenty of water and beverages. Eat more foods containing B vitamins and lubricating intestines, such as whole grains, beans, silver ear, honey, etc., and add appropriate cooking oil when cooking. Avoid alcohol and strong tea.
