Question
What should I do if my child frequently gets constipated, and how can I prevent it?
Answer
Childhood constipation can be caused by various factors, including poor diet, food accumulation, internal dryness, and post-illness weakness. Symptoms typically include hard, difficult-to-pass stools and long intervals between bowel movements. To prevent constipation in children, it’s important to adjust the diet structure, increase fiber intake, and encourage physical activity. For severe constipation cases, methods such as using rectal suppositories or enemas can be employed to aid in bowel movements. Through three-step bowel training, children can establish good bowel habits. In daily meals, you can let your child eat fruits with skins like grapes and unpeeled oranges and bananas, which are helpful for bowel movement. Additionally, increasing physical activity can also help improve constipation.