Question

How should one manage a child’s difficult bowel movements?

Answer

Preventive measures and treatment suggestions for child constipation include:

  • Adjusting the dietary structure, such as increasing the intake of sweet vegetable water, fruit juice, jujube juice, etc.
  • For children with malnutrition, nutritional supplementation should be enhanced.
  • Cultivating the habit of regular bowel movements.
  • If necessary, medication or traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be used under a doctor’s guidance.