Question
A child is experiencing difficulties and crying during bowel movements. This has been an issue for the child from the age of 2 to 6, especially with the complaint of anal pain during urination. Previous treatment methods and their effectiveness included advice to drink more water and consume more vegetables, but parents are hoping to understand if there are ways to alleviate their child’s discomfort during bowel movements, allowing them to have normal bowel movements like other children.
Answer
Difficulties in bowel movements in children may be due to internal heat, and it is recommended to drink more water, possibly adding honey. Consider giving the child pediatric Heqian Tea to increase intestinal movement and perform abdominal massage. Professional advice includes drinking more water, adding honey, consuming pediatric Heqian Tea, and performing abdominal massage to increase intestinal movement. These are suggestions for the issue of “children having bowel movements every 8 days and crying continuously.” I hope this helps, and wish your child good health!