Question
How to treat a child who often has constipation?
Answer
Constipation can sometimes be accompanied by anal fissures and blood in the stool. The child is bottle-fed, and it was normal for the child to have bowel movements every two days before. However, since the child was seven months old, the stool has become hard. I give the child Clear Fire Treasure to drink every day, have porridge in the morning, and eat stewed spinach and carrots for lunch. Constipation is very common in children, especially at nine months old. The cause may be insufficient sugar or too much protein in the diet, leading to less and harder stool. The calcium in milk may also cause constipation. Symptoms include hard stool, difficulty defecating, reduced frequency of bowel movements, and anal bleeding. It is recommended to defecate once after dinner every day and maintain regularity. You can have the child do squatting exercises or massage the abdomen to help with defecation. You can also use soap sticks or glycerin suppositories to relieve constipation. Additionally, eating more bananas, spinach, and other fibrous foods can also help improve constipation.