Question
How to deal with pediatric constipation?
Answer
There are many reasons for pediatric constipation, and it needs to be diagnosed through examination. Firstly, parents should guide their children correctly by signaling before they defecate and establish a basic fixed time each day to gradually adapt them to regular bowel movements. If a child does not defecate, they should not be forced or made to sit on the toilet bowl for a long time. In terms of diet, appropriate amounts of refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, and fruits should be given. For children who frequently experience constipation, in addition to training bowel habits, some drugs that promote intestinal peristalsis and lubricate the intestines can be administered intermittently. Moreover, it should be noted that formula milk and calcium should not be consumed together; they should be separated by 2 hours, otherwise, constipation may also occur.