How to overcome psychological constipation
Psychological constipation often occursdue to common constipation. Some foods can cause hardening of the stool, and when the child poops, he may experience severe pain and this remains in his memory. The next time he will be afraid to go to the toilet, experiencing discomfort and often pain.
If a child is afraid to poop, do not force him to sit on the potty Photo: Getty What parents should do if the child does not go to the toilet for a long time:
- Visit a doctor. It is necessary to contact a pediatrician or a gastroenterologist immediately. The specialist will prescribe tests for dysbacteriosis and scorology. If infections or dysbacteriosis are detected, the doctor will prescribe an appropriate treatment and recommend a diet food.
- Follow the diet. If the experts exclude any diseases, then you need to pay attention to the kid's menu. Enter fresh fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. Cook boiled beets, compote their dried fruits, pumpkin dishes. Dairy products should be only one-day. The child should consume a lot of fluids. Limit sweets and flour.
- Serve lactulose syrup. It is necessary to provide a very soft stool in the child, so that he does not feel discomfort and pain. If the products do not help make the stools more fluid, then use syrup. This non-chemical drug is not addictive and has no side effects. If the child does not go to the toilet for more than five days, it is worth using rectal glycerin suppositories, but they should be used with the permission of the doctor.
The psychological attitude of adults is no less important; there is no need to focus only on the potty.
What to do when a child suffers and is clamped, and then poops in his pants
The child may cry for a long time,whine, feel discomfort, but do not poop. But when it becomes completely unbearable, he may poop in his pants. It is important not to lose your temper, but rather praise and calm the child. The main thing is that he succeeded and now his tummy does not hurt, he feels better. It happens that a child gets carried away in playing and poops in his pants, and adults scold him for it. Then he can associate his parents' anger with going to the potty, and not with dirty pants. Therefore, he will try to endure it so that his parents do not get angry with him. You should also not force the child to sit on the potty. Be patient, the recovery process may take a long time. The main thing is that the baby forgets the pain and fear associated with defecation. Never scold him for dirty pants, and when he sits on the potty, praise and encourage him.
