Question
A one-year-old child has been unable to defecate for ten days. A week ago, the child passed a small amount of dry and hard stool after using a lubricant. Recently, the child visited a municipal hospital where the doctor prescribed gastrointestinal regulating medication, but the effect was not significant. I am seeking advice on any good methods to improve gastrointestinal function. Thank you.
Answer
Based on your description, it is considered that the child may be suffering from gastrointestinal dysfunction and dyspepsia. This is quite common in children as their gastrointestinal tract is not yet fully developed. It is recommended to give the child oral probiotics to adjust intestinal function. Common probiotics include lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, and bacillus subtilis, among others. Choose one type for the child to take for more than a week to observe the effect. In daily life, you can use a warm towel to gently massage the child’s abdomen to promote absorption.