Question

My child’s bowel movements have increased, with one bowel movement a day and diarrhea, but their diet and urination are normal. They haven’t seen a doctor for three days. I’ve added Qing Qing Bao to the formula milk. How can I solve this problem?

Answer

If your child is constipated, their stools may be hard and dry, possibly occurring every 2-3 days or even longer before they have a bowel movement, often caused by improper diet, overeating, or weak constitution. Dietary therapy can be used, with different formulas chosen based on the child’s constitution, which is usually effective in improving the condition. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Take 50-100 grams of pumpkin root, wash and chop it, then boil it in water to make a decoction for drinking. Take one dose daily until the stools become smooth. For children under 3 years old, you can add sugar to taste. For constipation caused by heat accumulation, you can use the following method:
  2. Take 50-100 grams of pumpkin root, wash and chop it, then boil it in water to make a decoction for drinking. Take one dose daily until the stools become smooth. For children under 3 years old, you can add sugar to taste.