Constipation is called such a problem, whichappears at any age and is a pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. If you consider yourself an exemplary parent, then surely carefully make sure that your baby has a normal regular chair.
It should be noted that in infants, as a rule,there is no constipation, because the frequency of stool at this age is approximately equal to the number of feedings. Gradually, the frequency of bowel movements is reduced, and by the age of 6-8 months it comes to twice a day.
Запором можно считать кал, который имеет очень tight consistency and delivers pain during defecation. Children do not react to constipation with anxiety or crying, although it delivers pain in the abdomen. However, remember that the treatment of constipation in a child should be carried out necessarily.
Classification of constipation
Before you know what the treatment should beconstipation in a child, let's understand how constipation is classified. So, constipation can be organic and functional: the former are associated with defects in the development of the large intestine.
Functional constipation are those thatwere acquired and associated with the anatomical pathology of the intestine. Such constipation is caused by the effects of surgical interventions in the abdominal cavity or intestines.
Causes of development
Before starting the treatment of constipation in a child, consider the causes of functional constipation. They appear due to the fact that:
- a nursing mother does not feed properly;
- the child drinks little;
- the child was prematurely transferred to artificial feeding;
- The child has an incorrect diet;
- infant is a rocket;
- the thyroid gland of the child is malfunctioning;
- The baby has iron deficiency anemia;
- the child suffers from intestinal dysbiosis or food allergies;
- the kid has a defecation act;
- due to prolonged medication, the child's intestinal function was disrupted.
It should be noted that all of the above mayaffect the muscle tone of the intestine. Remember that constipation affects the overall condition of the whole organism, so be sure to get rid of constipation. For example, constipation can cause chronic weakness, lethargy in a child, impair appetite, because digestion is disturbed, and the absorption of harmful substances from feces increases. In addition, constipation, which is often seen in a child, may cause complications.
If the baby has not had a chair for twoday, then seek medical attention. It should be remembered that the treatment of constipation in a child should be carried out by an experienced doctor, so that the child will quickly return to normal and become, as before, active and strong. If the child is older, you need to consult a doctor if:
- he has a swollen belly, no appetite, pain is felt;
- the stool contains blood;
- the child holds the chair;
- noticed comazoania.
If you identify one of the above problems,It is recommended that you contact a pediatrician or any other doctor as soon as possible for advice. Do not ignore constipation, because it causes a serious blow to the body.
