Are there any side effects of using enema for children?

Many parents will use enema on their babies when they are constipated. In fact, try to use enema as little as possible for baby constipation, because the baby is likely to become dependent on it. If the baby is constipated, parents can make "gum" sounds with the baby to encourage the baby to exert force. This will make the enema more effective. Once the baby learns to use this clever force, constipation will rarely occur. So what are the side effects of using enema for children?

Enema is a lubricant whose main ingredients are glycerin and other auxiliary drugs. In clinical practice, enema is usually used to stimulate the intestinal wall to induce a defecation reflex to assist defecation. This product is an over-the-counter laxative that can lubricate and stimulate the intestinal wall, soften the stool, and make it easier to pass. So, does enema have any side effects on babies? I believe that most mothers are very concerned about this issue. The following will answer this question in detail.

There are two common preparations of enema, one is glycerin preparation, and the other is mannitol and magnesium sulfate preparation. The two preparations have different ingredients, but the principles are basically the same. They both use the high concentration of glycerol or sorbitol, that is, the hyperosmotic effect, to soften the stool, stimulate the intestinal wall, and reflexively induce a defecation reaction. In addition, its lubricating effect can make the stool easier to excrete.

Suppositories help defecation by stimulating the intestinal wall to induce a defecation reflex. If used frequently, the more times the rectum is stimulated, the less sensitive it becomes. Once people get used to the drug, they will no longer respond. This is especially true for patients with dry and small stools. Long-term reliance on sulets for defecation will make it more difficult. The glycerin in the enema has strong water absorption and can easily cause dryness of the intestinal wall. Frequent use can cause habitual constipation and may also lead to dependence. Although enema is non-toxic, it cannot be used for a long time.

You can use enema to treat baby constipation. It is relatively safe and will not cause any residual problems. Because enema drugs mainly act locally, they relieve constipation by stimulating rectal peristalsis and forming a defecation reflex. The drug itself will not be absorbed by the human body, but it is best not to use enema for babies for a long time.

Here we would like to remind you that when your baby does not defecate for several days, or has difficulty in defecation, you can use the following auxiliary methods to help your baby defecate: Increase the amount of water for bottle-fed babies; When the stool is obviously dry, you can take some conditioning medicines or eat Yitong probiotics. Lack of exercise is also a cause of baby constipation. You can help your baby do some exercise, such as daily abdominal massage. With the navel as the center, massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction with a little force. You can do it when the baby wants to defecate, or do it 1-2 times a day. You can also give your baby a full body massage to exercise the whole body muscle system.