Question
Hello, my daughter is three years and four months old, and she has bowel movements several times a day. The stools are very thin and only a little bit each time. Why doesn’t she eat much, and she eats very little of whatever she tries? She is very short (only about 90 cm), but otherwise, she is fine. She has never received any related treatment. What could be the reason? Do we need treatment?
Answer
At three years and four months old, if your daughter has frequent bowel movements but only in small quantities each time, and the stools are of normal consistency, it might be because she hasn’t fully emptied her bowels during each attempt. I suggest allowing her to sit on the toilet for a little longer during bowel movements and ensuring she drinks plenty of water, eats more fruits and vegetables, which can help with bowel movement. Additionally, giving herJianpi San granules (a Chinese herbal medicine) may also be helpful.