Question
After eating, children often spill food everywhere, and recently their stools have turned black and they only defecate every three days. Should medication be given to the child or should the diet be adjusted?
Answer
For children’s constipation issues, it is recommended to train their bowel habits to establish a routine of defecating at fixed times. At the same time, correct the child’s poor eating habits and increase dietary fiber intake. If the situation does not improve, glycerin suppositories or rectal lubricant can be used to stimulate defecation, or consider using honey, soap water enemas. In rare cases, it may be necessary to directly remove the stool that is stuck at the anal opening.