What to do if your child has dry stools and difficulty defecating

Pediatric dry stool defecation difficulties can be helped by drinking plenty of water, oral lactulose and other drugs to help defecation. Meanwhile, treatment should be based on the cause of the disease, which is commonly related to dietary factors, congenital hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome, congenital megacolon, and so on. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the disease. 1. Dietary factors: lack of fiber in food or insufficient water can cause constipation, indigestion, dry stools and difficulty in defecation. It is recommended to drink more water and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to relieve the symptoms. 2. Hypothyroidism: symptoms such as easy fatigue, fear of cold, bloating, constipation and indigestion may occur. It is mainly treated with levothyroxine hormone. 3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): symptoms such as constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur. Lactulose can be taken orally to soften the stool, bifidobacteria, lactobacillus and other drugs to regulate gastrointestinal function and help defecation. 4. Congenital megacolon: it can lead to persistent constipation and abdominal distension in children. It can be used to help defecation, such as corkscrew. Surgery is the main treatment. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time, clarify the cause of the disease, and actively treat it.