How to treat constipation in children?

The causes of constipation in children include: lack of good eating habits, inflammation caused by damp heat in the large intestine, poor gastrointestinal function, etc. The study found that long-term constipation can easily lead to lack of concentration, slow reaction to the outside world, untalkativeness, dislike of communicating with others, and can also have some impact on sleep. Children's constipation should be treated in a timely manner.

What to do if your child has constipation

For children with constipation, you can give your baby an abdominal massage, which can speed up intestinal peristalsis, promote defecation, and help digestion. You can also give your baby a suppository, or insert a glycerin suppository or soap bar into the baby's anus to promote intestinal peristalsis.

1. Massage

Place your palm flat on the baby's navel with your palm facing down, and gently massage in a clockwise direction. This can speed up intestinal peristalsis, promote bowel movements, and aid digestion.

2. Enema

Let the baby lie on his side and cut open the tip of the enema. The tube mouth must be smooth to avoid hurting the baby's skin. Insert the tube of the enema into the baby's anus, gently squeeze the plastic bag to allow the medicine to enter the anus, then pull out the empty shell of the enema, and clamp a clean tissue at the baby's anus to prevent the liquid from overflowing and staining clothes or sheets. Try to let the medicine stay in the baby's body as long as possible to fully stimulate the intestines, soften the stool, and achieve the best laxative effect.

3. Glycerin suppository

Open the wrapping paper of the glycerin suppository, slowly insert it into the baby's anus, and then gently press the anus. Try to wait as long as possible to allow the glycerin suppository to fully melt before encouraging the baby to defecate.

4. Soap bars

Cut the soap into conical strips about 3 cm long and as thick as a pencil. First moisten the soap strips with a little water, then slowly insert them into the baby's anus. Try to let the soap strips stay in the anus for as long as possible to fully promote intestinal peristalsis.

If the above methods do not work, you should take your baby to the hospital in time to check whether the constipation is caused by other diseases.