Constipation problem is common in infants and children.
Ignoring this can sometimes be harmful to the child. By the way, the problem of
constipation is very common in both children and adults. If our stomach remains
clean and clean, then the body is also protected from serious diseases along
with many minor diseases. But due to today's lifestyle and fast food catering,
stomach health is also at stake. Due to which it has become difficult to keep
the stomach clean. If the stomach is not clean, then the problem of
constipation is born first. The stool hardens due to constipation.
Let there be a number of reasons for constipation in
children and infants. Correct information of the problem makes its treatment
easier.
We had a special conversation with Dr. Suresh Birjdar of
Motherhood Hospital in Kharghar, Mumbai, about the problem of constipation in
infants and children. Dr. Suresh Birjdar is a pediatrics and neonatologist.
What is Constipation
Constipation is a condition when
the frequency of passing stools of children decreases. Most people pass the
stool twice a day but, its frequency can vary from children to adults. 'Usually
if the child does not pass the stool for two or more days, he may have
constipation problems. .
Constipation problem in newborns
According to Doctor Birjdar, newborns pass the stool four or
five times a day or after every breastfeeding. This is a normal situation. The
stool of the child being soft to tight or having difficulty in passing is a
form of constipation. Most baby stools always come out soft or soft. However,
its frequency may vary.
He told that if the stool of small child comes in four or
five days, then he does not have any problem of constipation. However, the
baby's body responds differently when drinking mother's milk. At the same time,
when given formula based food like powdered cow milk, the baby can pass the
stool once a day or the next day. Powdered milk may have a different effect on
the baby's body, which may cause the frequency of stool passing when drinking
mother's milk and the frequency of stool when drinking powdered milk.
Symptoms of constipation in children
- Four to five days pass stool.
- Having trouble passing stools.
- Decreased frequency of stool passing.
- Stool being tight.
- Many times bleeding while passing stool.
- Abdomen being tight or having disconcert feel in it, due to which the baby cry more.
Causes of constipation in children
Doctor Birjdar said, "Babies depend on breast milk for
six months. Excessive drinking is also a cause of constipation. Constipation
can be caused by not feeding other solid food or food to the baby after
completing the six-month period. Milk contains calcium. Stool hardens due to
high intake of nutrients like calcium in baby's body. '
He told that due to lack of water in the body of infants and
children, the stool can become tight, which can cause constipation problems. In
addition, not giving fruits and vegetables in the diet to children can also
cause constipation, because fruits and vegetables contain fiber, which acts to
soften the stool. In addition, children who rely only on non-dietary diet also
cause constipation.
Treatment of constipation problem in children
Dr. Suresh Birjdar said, "Infants and children should
not be given laxatives in constipation. By giving these, children can get
dehydration, which makes them prone to diarrhea. ”He said that constipation can
be treated by bringing variety in the diet of children. Fiber-rich fruits and
vegetables should be limited by limiting the amount of milk.
According to him, 'It is necessary to increase
children's activity and to modify the diet. This can be used to treat
constipation. ”He said that after the infant completes the period of six months,
he should be fed with milk and pulse water. If the child is constipated for
more than six weeks, laxative can be given in this condition on the advice of
the doctor. To treat constipation, laxatives are given only to children above
the age of one year.
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