In general, constipation has multiple causes. For children, constipation has two main causes: the nature of the nutrition the child receives, and the child’s fecal incontinence. Constipation affects the human body to cause discomfort and pain in the abdomen or colic and may even cause back pain and nausea. And the survival of stool inside the intestine leads to re-absorption of the intestine of the water in the stool, which makes it solid and thus becomes painful and difficult at the exit and may cause a wound and bleeding from the anus.
Therefore, the child should be given fiber-rich food by giving him fruits and vegetables, such as apricots, peaches, legumes, beans and other maize, as well as drinking plenty of water. For example, the child may not be able to hold the faeces for several reasons, such as not having suitable facilities to use them, or because he is in a period of play and play, or because he does not want to do so.
Some medicines can be used to treat constipation in children, such as fiber syrups, glycerin and children’s supplements, which are available in pharmacies and safe for children. However, these drugs should not be used consistently, but the underlying problem must be addressed, whether due to nutrition or because of fecal incontinence. (Consult your doctor and pharmacist before using any of the above)
One of the signs to be aware of if a child is suffering from constipation is:
- A change in the number of times a child’s natural delivery, although less than once a week.
- The nature of the stool is more solid than the normal size.
- The child suffers from pain during the discharge and inability to complete the output.
- In advanced cases, the child suffers from anorexia and weight loss.
- In the case of an owner, the doctor should consult with the feces, exit of the blood, incision in the anal area, high temperature and nausea with constipation, as well as loss of appetite and weight loss.