What should I do if a five or six-year-old child is constipated?

Constipation is a very common phenomenon. Long-term constipation can cause dull skin, acne on the face, black tongue coating, bloating, and inability to excrete toxins, so it is very necessary to solve the problem of defecation. There are many reasons for constipation, but the main reason is improper diet. Excessive stomach fire can cause constipation. Therefore, improving diet is the most effective treatment method. Here we will introduce some methods to treat constipation.

1. Cabbage, which is the king of all vegetables, is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber. It can not only supplement the nutrients needed by the baby, but also help digestion and prevent constipation. Especially after eating too much meat, you can add cold cabbage, vinegar-distilled cabbage, etc. to your baby's diet. You can also directly use cabbage juice to make juice and add some rock sugar to give it to your child.

2. Lettuce: Lettuce is also very nutritious, especially it can promote the absorption and digestion of protein, which is helpful and beneficial in preventing constipation, excreting intestinal toxins, and clearing free radicals in the body. The way to eat lettuce can be chosen according to your baby's taste.

3. Lentils: Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, but when feeding lentils to children, be sure to cook them thoroughly. You should know that uncooked lentils will be toxic. It is recommended to cut the lentils into shreds on the diagonal side and stir-fry them with carrots. The red and green colors look particularly appetizing.

4. Bamboo shoots: There is a saying among the people that "eating bamboo shoots will make you hungry." In fact, bamboo shoots are not only a low-fat and low-sugar food, but also contain various nutrients. It has a good therapeutic effect, especially for people with indigestion and constipation. Bamboo shoots can promote intestinal motility and prevent constipation. Stir-fried bamboo shoots with shredded pork is one of the most common delicacies on the table of ordinary people.

5. Sweet potatoes: Children love to eat sweet potatoes. Of course, the sweet potatoes here do not refer to the roasted sweet potatoes commonly seen on the street. Although roasted sweet potatoes taste more fragrant, they are also more likely to cause internal heat. Therefore, it is recommended to use sweet potatoes to cook sugar water, or add a small piece of sweet potato to porridge when cooking. It can not only make the porridge sweeter, but also promote bowel movements?

The above article introduces some foods that can treat constipation, but in addition to these foods, there are many other foods that can promote bowel movements. Foods containing plant dietary fiber have the effect of cleansing the intestines and defecation, such as black fungus, spinach, celery, lentils, yam, etc. In addition, yogurt, honey water, Pu'er tea, black coffee, etc. can also promote bowel movements.