Constipation is one of the common troubles of children, which not only affects digestive function, but also may cause anal fissure or hemorrhoids. Children's frequent constipation will lead to loss of appetite and have a negative impact on growth and development. This article will introduce you to the dangers of constipation in children, and how to keep the intestines healthy and help children establish good defecation habits.

Constipation is harmful.

Long-term constipation can lead to children's inattention, impatience, lethargy, crying and even slow response to external things. Moreover, if feces stay in the intestine for a long time, it will produce a lot of toxic substances. If these substances can not be excreted in time, it will have a negative impact on the nervous system, and even lead to a series of serious health problems, such as cardiovascular, liver and kidney diseases, and even intestinal cancer.

Diet adjustment

Children's diet should be diversified, eat more foods rich in cellulose such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and avoid too many foods high in fat, sugar and protein. In addition, children should drink plenty of water and maintain adequate water intake, which will help soften feces and promote defecation.

♂? take exercise

Children should participate in outdoor activities, increase exercise, promote intestinal peristalsis and help defecation. Parents can take their children to parks, swimming and cycling. Let children relax during exercise and promote defecation.

Develop a good habit of defecation

Parents should educate their children to develop good defecation habits, such as defecating regularly every day, not holding back, not using too much force, not playing mobile phones and watching TV for a long time. In addition, parents can also provide their children with a comfortable toilet environment, such as using urinals and toilets, so that children can defecate in a comfortable environment.