Question
How to treat constipation in children?
Answer
Infant constipation can be resolved using painless methods. First, gently rub the infant’s abdomen with your palm, with the navel as the center, rotating from left to right, massaging for 10 times and then resting for 5 minutes, and repeating this 3 times. Next, have the infant lie on their back and hold their legs to perform flexion and extension exercises, 10 times each for both legs, and then 10 times for one leg at a time. Finally, apply an ointment with oil content at the infant’s anal opening, place a soft paper pad, and gently push and press on the anus, doing this slowly for 10 times. Generally, this will soon induce a sense of urgency or bowel movement.