Question
The child can’t pass stool and is extremely uncomfortable, crying continuously. They have also been having a fever and coughing lately, but we’re not sure of the cause. How can we help? We are from the countryside, and we’re looking for a quick solution.
Answer
Constipation may be caused by irregular diet, a preference for spicy and grilled foods, or overeating, leading to impaired spleen and stomach function and maladjustment of metabolism, forming stagnation. It is recommended to drink more water, avoid spicy foods, and give the child some children’s Qixing Tea. Additionally, perform anal massage to stimulate the urge to defecate. At the same time, do more abdominal massage. Have the child lie on their back and gently rub their abdomen with the palm of your right hand from the upper right abdomen to the upper left abdomen to the lower right abdomen, repeating this process for about ten minutes each time, twice or three times a day to promote intestinal peristalsis and aid in defecation.