Question
It’s very difficult to have a bowel movement and pass gas, with the main symptom being the effort required during both. It’s often accompanied by a flushed face and a thick neck. Doubt whether there’s internal heat in the body. The mother has excessive internal heat. Onset time: about a month. Laboratory results: not provided.
Answer
Non-painful methods can be used to address pediatric constipation. (1) Gently rub the child’s abdomen with the palm, centering around the navel, drawing circles from left to right, massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then massage 10 more times, and repeat this 3 times. (2) Have the child lie on their stomach, hold the child’s legs and perform flexion and extension movements, extending and bending a few times each, a total of 10 times, then do single-leg flexion and extension 10 times. (3) Apply an ointment with an oily base (such as Miconazole Ointment) to the child’s anal opening, place a soft paper pad, gently press on the anal opening, and slowly do this 10 times. Generally, there will be a sense of urgency or defecation soon.