My 5-year old is severely constipated - can TCM help?
Question:
I would like to ask Dr. Rathberger if TCM has any cures for constipation in a young child? My 5 year old is severely constipated, and we are trying edemas, some liquid that the doctor sent him and prune juice to very little success. Is there a natural way to address this? We spend hours in the bathroom and he is clearly in a lot of pain.
Answer:
Of course TCM can help children dealing with constipation. Basically, the treatment that we apply is herbal medicine in combination with Tuina massage. TCM offers wonderful results within a short term treatment (it could be effective within 3 days). The herbal decoction depends on your child's condition: please see a TCM doctor and do not self-medicate. As part of the TCM approach, it is also recommended to limit the consumption of sweets and to favor veggies and fruits.
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