If a child suffers from constipation, their appetite will decrease and they will not be able to obtain sufficient nutrition, which can easily affect their physical development. When a child is found to be constipated, it is necessary to improve it in a timely manner so that the child can recover faster. Massage can improve constipation, so how to massage children with constipation?
Massage plays a great role when a child is constipated. It can massage the child's abdomen clockwise in one direction, paying attention to even intensity. Daily massage can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help children digest food, and improve discomfort caused by constipation.
Massaging a child's Guiwei acupoint can also improve constipation. Guiwei acupoint is located on the child's coccyx, and by massaging and stimulating the child's Guiwei acupoint, it can regulate the large intestine and improve constipation. When massaging, you can use your thumb or middle finger to massage the coccyx about 100 times, and the effect is very good.
Constipation can be improved through dietary therapy, such as eating vegetables and fruits like watermelon and cantaloupe. If children don't like to eat fruits in their daily lives, they can sprinkle some yogurt or ice cream on top of them, so that they will love to eat. Parents can also give their children mung bean barley Congee, which can relieve fever and relieve constipation. If a child's constipation is severe and cannot be improved, medication is needed to treat it, otherwise severe constipation may lead to hemorrhoids.
