How to effectively treat constipation in children?

Constipation in children is the most troublesome thing for parents, because it not only affects normal bowel movements, but also affects eating to a certain extent, which will cause great harm to the body's growth and development. So what kind of treatment methods can generally be used for children's condition? Next, the editor will tell you in detail some of the effective information collected.

1. Drug treatment. One is a lubricating laxative, which is the most effective way to help hard stools that have dried in the large intestine and rectum to be quickly expelled from the body. The most commonly used drug dosage forms are enemas or suppositories, and the most commonly used drugs are enema liquids and glycerin suppositories. These drugs can not only soften fecal masses, but also stimulate the tension receptors in the rectal mucosa, reflexively causing intestinal peristalsis and promoting defecation.

Another type of laxative is a bulk laxative, which is very effective. This type of medicine mainly contains laxatives such as oligosaccharides or cellulose, including foods rich in cellulose. Oligosaccharides and cellulose are substances that are not absorbed into the body from the intestines. They can absorb water into the intestines and swell into a lubricating gel, making it easier for intestinal contents to pass through. At the same time, it increases the volume of intestinal contents, promotes intestinal peristalsis and defecation. It is usually effective 12 to 24 hours after taking it.

2. Massage your stomach. You can press gently and steadily with your fingertips three fingers below the child's belly button. Press until you feel something hard or lumpy, then continue to press gently for about 3 minutes. Generally, you will see obvious results after a few times of pressing. In addition, children should be encouraged to develop the habit of regular bowel movements, especially after meals and in the morning.

These methods can relieve children's constipation symptoms to a certain extent, but the editor would like to remind parents not to blindly use medications for treatment, so as not to damage gastrointestinal function or cause dependence. In addition, when arranging a diet for your child, it is important to add foods rich in dietary fiber, which will also help with treatment.