What to do if your child has dry colon

If a child has dry large intestine, that is, dry stool, it will have a great impact on the child. If you do not pay attention to timely adjustment, it will easily affect the child's growth and development. In this case, you should first correct bad living habits and eating habits. Some children usually exercise less, often eat more refined foods, and do not like to eat fruits and vegetables, which can easily lead to dry stools in children.

What to do if your child has dry colon

The first is to correct eating habits. Usually, you should pay attention to your baby's eating habits, develop a nutritious menu, and let your baby eat more green vegetables in a planned way. Common fiber-rich vegetables and fruits include potatoes, plums, pears, peaches, spinach, raisins, broccoli, cabbage, etc.

For infants who are at high risk of milk protein allergy or already have digestive problems, partially hydrolyzed protein powder should be used for feeding in a timely manner.

The second is a regular life. Babies who are used to drinking a glass of water before defecating in the morning will not have the trouble of dry stools. This shows the importance of good living habits in preventing dry stools. Have your child sit on the toilet at a fixed time each day. Don't worry, you can tell your child stories at the bathroom door. It's also a good idea to find some stories or songs related to defecation. Try to choose a leisurely and ample time period for your child to defecate.

The third is to stimulate the anus. When an infant suffers from severe dry stools and is in pain, enema can be used as an emergency measure, but frequent enemas can weaken the infant's bowel movement ability, so it is not the preferred solution. When old stool accumulates around the rectum, you will feel the urge to defecate. When the stool becomes dry, the irritation in the rectum will become dull, causing hard stool to continue to accumulate, making the dry stool worse. At this time, using a cotton swab dipped in lubricant or ointment to gently stimulate the anus can soften the stool and increase the urge to defecate, thereby solving the problem of dry stool.

How to prevent dry stools in babies

For babies who are more prone to getting angry, parents don’t have to worry too much. Second, they can prevent dry stools in babies through the following methods, mainly:

First, the diet should be light. If the baby is still in the breastfeeding stage, the mother should pay more attention to the diet. Some foods that are easy to cause inflammation should be avoided as much as possible, such as onions, peppers, etc. Fried, grilled foods and sweets such as chocolate and cream should also be avoided. Instead, eat more vegetables, fruits and so on. Of course, some fruits that are easy to cause heat should not be eaten too much, such as longan, lychee, mango, etc. If the baby is bottle-fed, once you find that the milk powder the baby eats is likely to cause the baby to get inflamed, it is best to change to another brand of milk powder, or give the baby some appropriate anti-inflammatory powders, etc.

The second is to drink more water. The first thing the baby does when he wakes up every morning is to drink boiled water. This can not only replenish the water lost at night, but also clean the stomach and intestines and promote gastrointestinal motility. You should also feed your baby water during the day to cultivate a good habit of drinking water. If your baby really doesn't like drinking plain water, you can add some glucose to the water. The appropriate sweetness will help attract your baby.

Third, use medication safely. If the baby is already suffering from a fever, then timely treatment must be given and no delay is allowed. You can consult a doctor about medication, or you can choose some milder medicines for children, such as San Gongzai Children's Seven Star Tea.

Fourth, you can let your baby move more during the day. This is conducive to intestinal peristalsis and is very beneficial for the discharge of feces by the baby.