Constipation
Although constipation is roughly known as not pooping, however, this problem is not only an increase in the interval between bowel movements. From the moment the gastrointestinal tract begins to function, everyone has a habitual bowel movement. Disruption of this order, which changing depending on dietary habits and age, as well as the totality of complications arising after this, is defined as constipation. In other words, constipation is not just an inability to defecate, but a collection of problems arising from it. In short, late (infrequent) bowel movements, difficult bowel movements, and hard stool for more than two months are called chronic constipation. Breastfed babies can poop 7-10 times a day in the first days after birth, and then 5-7 times a day. The number of bowel movements may be less or more. During this period, the feces are liquid and soft. After the transition to solid food, the stool begins to darken and harden. At the same time, the number of defecations also decreases. The number of bowel movements in a school-age child is 1-3 times a day and reaches the frequency observed in adults in adolescence. Treatment of functional constipation is long-term, and relapses are frequent. Doctors should work closely with the family in treating a child with constipation. In the meantime, the presence of anal stenosis should be checked in infants and young children, and anal dilation should not be neglected if necessary.