What should I do if my child has gastrointestinal disorders?

Gastrointestinal disorders in children will manifest as diarrhea and constipation. Children's gastrointestinal systems are not yet perfect. When they come into contact with some raw, cold and irritating foods, they will easily suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. The babies suffer, and parents will feel very distressed. Babies are still growing, and if they don't digest well, their health will be damaged, which will make parents very anxious. So, what should we do if children have gastrointestinal disorders?

Pediatric diarrhea is divided into two categories according to the cause: infectious and non-infectious. It is a group of clinical syndromes mainly caused by multiple pathogens and factors, with diarrhea as the main feature. In general, you can still take medication for treatment. Commonly used oral medications include Mami Love, Peifei Kang, Lizhu Changle, etc.

Infant constipation is a common disease with many causes, which can be generally divided into two categories. One is functional constipation, which can be cured through conditioning; the other is constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations, which cannot be cured through general conditioning and must be corrected through surgery. The vast majority of infant constipation is functional.

If a baby eats too little, there will be less residue after digestion and naturally less stool. Insufficient sugar in milk can cause dry stools. If the diet is insufficient for a long time, malnutrition will occur, the abdominal and intestinal muscles will lack strength, and the stool will not be able to be discharged, which may cause stubborn constipation. The nature of stool is related to the ingredients of food. If the food contains a lot of protein but lacks carbohydrates (sugar and starch), the stool will be dry and the frequency of bowel movements will be small; if the food contains more carbohydrates, the frequency of bowel movements will increase and the stool will be loose and soft; if the food is high in fat and carbohydrates, the stool will be lubricated. Some refined foods lack residue and can easily cause constipation after eating. Some children have an irregular lifestyle and do not have the habit of defecating on time, which makes it difficult for them to develop a conditioned reflex of defecation, leading to relaxation and weakness of the intestinal muscles and causing constipation. In addition, certain diseases such as malnutrition and rickets can cause intestinal dysfunction, weak or paralyzed abdominal muscles, and constipation symptoms.

Inappropriate food ingredients: Constipation is closely related to the ingredients of food. For example, if the food contains too much protein and insufficient sugar, intestinal fermentation will be relatively reduced, affecting fermentation, making the stool alkaline and dry, leading to constipation. Food (such as milk powder) contains a large amount of casein, and the feces contain a large amount of insoluble calcium soap, which causes an increase in feces and easy constipation.

Intestinal dysfunction: Due to irregular life and bowel movements, the defecation reflex is weakened or not formed; the intestinal muscles are relaxed and constipation occurs. Certain drugs or diseases that can weaken the intestinal wall muscle tone and cause dysfunction, as well as abnormal sympathetic nerve function, can cause constipation.

When the baby is not feeling well, parents should not add complementary foods to him, otherwise it will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. Mothers' diet should be nutritious, light and not greasy, easy to digest, and eat more fruits and vegetables. But don't eat raw or cold foods such as oranges, tangerines, watermelons, bananas, etc., and don't drink cold drinks just to cool down in the summer.