What to do if a child is chronically constipated

Children long-term constipation, first of all, to exclude organic constipation, functional constipation can be adjusted through the lifestyle, the necessary drug treatment. 1. Children’s long-term constipation should first rule out organic constipation caused by pathological factors, and then treat the cause. For example, congenital megacolon, anal stenosis and other causes of constipation, need to actively surgical treatment, hypothyroidism and other metabolic diseases can also lead to long-term constipation in children, need to actively improve the function of the thyroid gland treatment, such as the application of thyroxine tablets. 2. Functional constipation should first adjust the lifestyle, such as drinking more water, increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, reduce high-calorie, high-fat food, and develop the habit of regular defecation, are conducive to the relief of constipation. 3. For functional constipation, if necessary, you can choose to take some intestinal probiotics under the guidance of a doctor, such as Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bacillus subtilis, etc. to adjust the distribution of intestinal flora and promote gastrointestinal motility. Lactulose and other laxatives can also be taken orally to promote defecation. If children have constipation for a long time, and there is no change or even aggravation of the condition after adjusting the lifestyle, they need to consult a doctor in time for reasonable treatment under the doctor’s guidance. The above medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.