Why does the child have constipation

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The baby's constipation makes her face red. Many mummies are very distressed. Some mummies think that the heat is on fire. In fact, constipation may be caused by many reasons. Why do children have constipation.

Why does the child have constipation

Reason 1: children with functional constipation usually have difficulty in defecation, and the doctor will suggest that the diet should be improved first. Eat more fruits and vegetables, promote the peristalsis of large intestine, accelerate defecation. Secondly, you can use a soft stool agent. Generally, short-term use of laxatives is no problem, but long-term use of some drugs may damage the intestinal mucosa and nerves, or cause electrolyte abnormalities, or cause diarrhea. Since childhood to develop the habit of normal defecation, such as daily regular let baby sit in the toilet, even if there is no defecation also let him sit for ten minutes. Cold water or fresh milk on some babies is to promote the role of intestinal peristalsis and defecation.

Reason 2: intestinal nerve problems, such as giant bowel disease, it is characterized by defecation difficulties and abdominal distension since childhood. During the diagnosis, special gastrointestinal photography, intestinal mucosal section and intestinal dynamics examination are needed. If Hirschsprung's disease is confirmed, a segment of the intestine in question must be removed surgically.

The third reason: abnormal opening position of the gate makes the way of defecation very difficult, and also makes it difficult to defecate. This problem needs to see a doctor to find out, if necessary, it also needs to be corrected by surgery.

matters needing attention

Gently rub the baby's abdomen with the palm, take the navel as the center, rotate from left to right, massage for 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, massage for 10 times, repeat for 3 times.