What should I do if my child is always constipated?

Children are more prone to constipation, and it is a common condition. It is also very difficult to treat, so everyone must pay attention to it, especially parents and friends. If constipation lasts for a very long time, it must be treated in time. Now the editor will give you a detailed introduction.

Infant constipation is a common disease with many causes, which can be generally divided into two categories. One is functional constipation, which can be cured through conditioning; the other is constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations, which cannot be cured through general conditioning and must be corrected through surgery. The vast majority of infant constipation is functional.

If a baby eats too little, there will be less residue after digestion and naturally less stool. Insufficient sugar in milk can cause dry stools. If the diet is insufficient for a long time, malnutrition will occur, the abdominal and intestinal muscles will lack strength, and the stool will not be able to be discharged, which may cause stubborn constipation. The nature of the stool is related to the ingredients of food. If the food contains a lot of protein but lacks carbohydrates (sugar and starch), the stool will be dry and the frequency of bowel movements will be infrequent.

If the food contains more carbohydrates, the frequency of bowel movements will increase and the stools will be loose and soft; if the food is high in fat and carbohydrates, the stools will be lubricated. Some refined foods lack residue and can easily cause constipation after eating. Some children have an irregular lifestyle and do not have the habit of defecating on time, which makes it difficult for them to develop a conditioned reflex of defecation, leading to relaxation and weakness of the intestinal muscles and causing constipation. In addition, certain diseases such as malnutrition and rickets can cause intestinal dysfunction, weak or paralyzed abdominal muscles, and constipation symptoms.

Are you all very clear about it now? In fact, there are many reasons that lead to this situation. At the same time, everyone should pay attention and develop good habits. When you feed your baby, you should also pay attention and develop good habits for your baby.