What should I do if my child is constipated?

Constipation in children is a very common disease. Although it is not a serious disease, it causes great pain to children. Faced with the phenomenon of children's constipation, many parents are helpless and don't know what to do. If you want to treat children's constipation, you must first understand the cause of the child's constipation. Only targeted treatment can cure it. Let's take a look at what to do if children are constipated?

Constipation in children is very common, and the causes of constipation vary among children of different ages.

1. Causes of constipation in 1-2 year old babies

Older children start eating around 1 year old. Children between 1 and 2 years old need to transition from breastfeeding to eating meals. Meals contain fiber that promotes bowel movements. Some children are greedy for milk and always want to drink milk. Eating too much milk can easily cause constipation.

2. Causes of constipation in babies over 2 years old

Older children also suffer from constipation, and of course adults, grown-ups, and the elderly also suffer from it. Older children also have a habit of eating more meat and less vegetables, and these children are prone to constipation.

Adjusting diet to prevent and treat constipation in children

The best way to treat constipation in infants and young children is to adjust their diet, mainly by eating more complementary foods and more vegetables, which can solve the problem of children's picky eating. Some children don’t like to eat vegetables and may suffer from constipation. If you really become constipated and don't poop for 3 days, you should see a doctor and get medication.

The best treatment method is still traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine can regulate gastrointestinal function and cure the root cause by treating food stagnation, relieving stagnation, and clearing the interior.

There are two types of Chinese medicine treatment, one is ready-made medicine and the other is decoction. Comparing the two, decoction is more effective than ready-made medicine. Over-the-counter medicines are general, while decoctions can be varied according to the characteristics of the child, making the effects more specific. Find a pediatrician who practices traditional Chinese medicine, who can diagnose and treat the problem based on the condition, and regulate the child's gastrointestinal function to normal. In addition, the child should eat a balanced diet with more vegetables and fruits. This is the best way to solve constipation.

The above introduces the common causes and treatment methods of children's constipation. Parents must carefully find out the reasons for their children's constipation, and then carry out targeted treatment. They should try their best to avoid it in daily life, whether in terms of diet or other aspects. Children should develop good living habits to avoid constipation.