Question
A 3-year-old girl has not had a bowel movement for 4 days, and after using a rectal suppository, she still has no bowel movement. She has never received treatment and needs assistance with treatment advice.
Answer
For children suffering from constipation, it is important to maintain a stable dietary structure, train the defecation habit, and increase physical activity. Abdominal massage can be performed on constipated infants to promote intestinal peristalsis and help with bowel movements. In terms of dietary care, you can add sugar to milk to make the stool softer. Juices and vegetable waters have a lubricating effect on the intestines, and carbohydrates make the stool acidic, softer, and easier to pass. Therefore, for infants with constipation, grain-based complementary foods can be provided.