What Should You Do for Children with Food Stagnation and Constipation?
Disease description:
My son hasn’t had a bowel movement for several days. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, the doctor diagnosed him with constipation due to food retention. I’d like to know how to manage constipation caused by food retention in children.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Constipation due to food retention is relatively common in children. This condition can be improved by adjusting dietary habits and, if necessary, treated with medications. In daily life, children should develop regular eating patterns, maintain a balanced and varied diet, consume more foods rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, and limit intake of raw, cold, greasy, or hard-to-digest foods. During episodes of food retention and constipation, probiotics may be appropriately supplemented—or digestive aids prescribed—under a physician’s guidance to help alleviate and manage the condition.
