There is no optimal solution for 12-year-old children’s constipation. According to the causes of constipation, it can be improved through dietary regulation, bowel training or medication.
1. Dietary regulation: 12-year-old children have constipation to dietary regulation, try not to eat high-fat, high-calorie food, every day to drink warm water, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, increase the intake of dietary fiber foods, such as leeks, celery, bananas, pears and other foods; in addition to appropriate physical exercise, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, alleviate the symptoms of constipation.
2. Defecation training: the method is to try to defecate immediately after meals, and when defecation fails to use enemas or suppositories as remedies, and strive to lift the fecal impaction. This method can improve the symptoms of a considerable number of children with constipation and increase the frequency of bowel movements.
3. Medication: Oral bifidobacteria, Saccharomyces boulardii and other probiotics can also be used to regulate the intestinal flora and improve intestinal function; lactulose and keserol can be used to assist in defecation as prescribed by the doctor when necessary.
There are many causes of constipation in children, and when dry stools are not easily discharged, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for evaluation and treatment by a specialist. All of the above medications should be used under doctor’s supervision, avoid self-medication.