What to do if your 6 year old is constipated

Constipation in 6 year olds may be related to improper diet, indigestion, intestinal obstruction, etc. Symptoms can be improved by adjusting daily lifestyle and using medication, and surgery is needed if necessary.
After the 6-year-old child constipation should drink more water, and then go to defecate regularly, train the anal defecation ability. You can properly carry out abdominal massage, such as clockwise circular massage abdomen. To actively exercise exercise, promote the recovery of intestinal function. Diet as light as possible, do not eat greasy, spicy and other stimulating food.
If general treatment does not relieve constipation caused by indigestion, take probiotics such as Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and accelerate defecation, or take oral solution of lactulose to make stools loose and easy to discharge feces. If the constipation is caused by intestinal obstruction or other reasons, surgical treatment is also needed if there are indications for surgery.
There may be other causes of constipation in 6-year-olds, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for a complete examination to determine the cause of the problem, and then give targeted treatment or therapy. The use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.