Q What should I prepare for the first visit for childhood constipation?
A It helps to note down a bowel diary (about 2 weeks), a list of current medications, and the current diet.
Detailed Answer
What to prepare for the first visit: a 2-week diary recording bowel frequency, stool hardness, and presence of pain; a list of current laxatives and supplements; daily meal contents and water intake. It also helps the diagnosis to note situations in which the child shows resistance to bowel movements.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, at the first visit we comprehensively assess the child's digestive function, appetite, sleep, and growth status to identify the root cause of constipation. We allocate ample time for caregiver consultation.
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