5-year-old children often functional constipation can be relieved by drinking more warm boiled water, adjusting the diet, taking medication and other ways to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Let the child drink more water, especially warm boiled water, do not drink sugary drinks, warm boiled water can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase intestinal and stool water, conducive to the discharge of stool.
2. Adjust the diet: diet as little as possible to eat high-calorie sweets or high-fat fried foods, these foods are likely to lead to dry stools, difficult to discharge, it is recommended to give the child to supplement the vitamin-rich fresh fruits and vegetables, eat more light and easy-to-digest food, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, thereby relieving constipation.
3. medication: you can also give your child the appropriate application of intestinal probiotics under the guidance of a doctor, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, which can help to adjust the intestinal flora and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. If there is no bowel movement for a long time, you can take oral lactulose oral solution or use corkscrew to soften the stool and promote bowel movement.
5-year-old children often functional constipation, it is recommended to consult a doctor, identify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.