What medicine should children take to relieve constipation?

What medicine should children take to relieve constipation? Analysis and solutions of hot topics across the Internet in 10 days

Recently, the topic of children's constipation and laxative drugs has triggered widespread discussions on major parenting forums, social media and health platforms. The following is a compilation of the most popular content on the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with professional advice to provide you with structured solutions.

1. Top 5 topics related to children’s constipation that are hotly discussed on the Internet

2. Comparative analysis of commonly used laxative drugs for children

3. Expert-suggested treatment procedures for children’s constipation

1.Prioritize non-pharmacological interventions: Increase dietary fiber (such as prunes, dragon fruit), ensure daily water intake, and cultivate regular defecation habits.

2.Principles of drug use: According to the diagnostic criteria for constipation in Chinese children, step-by-step treatment is recommended:

4. Five key issues that have been widely discussed recently

1.Kaiselu dependency problem: Experts from Beijing Children’s Hospital pointed out that short-term emergency use is safe, but continuous use for more than 1 week may affect the spontaneous defecation reflex.

2.Misunderstandings in choosing probiotics: The effects of different strains vary greatly, and there is sufficient evidence that Bifidobacterium animalis Bb-12 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG can improve constipation.

3.Controversy over the safety of traditional Chinese medicines: Laxative tea containing ingredients such as rhubarb and senna may cause colon melanosis and is not recommended for long-term use by children.

4.Concentration of milk powder preparation: The latest survey shows that 23% of parents have the misunderstanding of "concentrating", which is one of the main causes of constipation in formula-fed children.

5.Functional constipation diagnosis: The Rome IV standards suggest that children over 2 years old need to seek medical attention if they have ≤2 bowel movements per week and a history of pain that lasts for more than 1 month.

5. Top 10 recommended dietary therapy plans (suggestions from pediatrics in tertiary hospitals)

Special reminder:Children need to seek medical attention immediately when they have the following symptoms: no defecation for 3 consecutive days accompanied by vomiting, blood in the stool, lack of weight gain, and abdominal distension that refuses to be pressed. Always consult your pediatrician before using medications and avoid self-medicating based on online information.