Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old child has been experiencing long-term difficulty in defecating, and despite using enemas and medication for opsonize, there has been no improvement. What are the solutions for this difficulty in defecating?
Answer
Based on the description, the child’s difficulty in defecating may be due to stools that are too dry and reduced intestinal peristalsis. It is recommended that parents encourage their child to drink more water, ensuring at least 1000 milliliters of fluid intake per day, and increase the intake of vegetables and fruits to soften the stool. Consider giving the child some oral traditional Chinese medicine for bowel softening as symptomatic treatment. In addition, it is recommended that parents take their child to a regular public hospital for a follow-up visit and undergo an abdominal ultrasound examination to determine the cause of the condition, so that further treatment can be carried out under the guidance of experienced doctors.