People's unhealthy eating habits nowadays can lead to various health problems. According to common sense, children should not experience constipation, but the reality is that many children now have constipation, and in severe cases, it can become habitual constipation. In addition, what are the harmful effects of long-term constipation on children's health?
1. Constipation can affect appetite: if you don't defecate in a timely manner for a long time, your body's metabolism will naturally slow down, and the food you eat will also stagnate in your body. Intestinal peristalsis can also be slow, mainly manifested as abdominal distension and bloating in children. At this time, the child's natural appetite will also greatly decrease, which can lead to the child not being cold to food and having no appetite.
2. Constipation can affect physical development: Children with long-term constipation will definitely have poor intestinal function, and the nutrients in the intestines will not be able to complete their work smoothly. This can lead to the growth and reproduction of bacteria in the child's intestines, and over time, it will naturally affect the child's health and development.
3. Constipation can lead to anal fissures: Prolonged constipation in children can cause significant pressure during bowel movements, resulting in anal tears. Pain, bleeding, and other symptoms may also occur during bowel movements. Not only does it cause physical harm to children, but it is also prone to infection. After developing habits, children may be unwilling to defecate.
