What should I do if my one-year-old child has dry stools and cannot defecate?
Disease description:
Recently, my baby has been crying a lot and straining inexplicably during bowel movements, which might be due to dry stool that's difficult to pass. I'd like to ask: what should I do if my one-year-old child has dry stool and is having trouble passing it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
A one-year-old child with dry stool and difficulty defecating should develop good bowel habits in daily life—whenever there is a sensation of needing to pass stool, they should go to the toilet immediately. The child can also consume more fiber-rich foods and drink plenty of water, which helps promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve symptoms of dry stool. If symptoms are severe, under a doctor's guidance, medications such as glycerin suppositories (e.g., Dulcolax) may be appropriately used to assist in stool passage and alleviate constipation.
