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Digestive disturbances in children - How to treat it?

Digestive disorders in children are abnormal contractions of the sphincter muscles of the digestive system, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, raw stools, etc. Although not life-threatening, If prolonged, it may affect the absorption and later development of the child. Therefore, it is necessary to detect and treat promptly to avoid unfortunate consequences that may occur.

When children have digestive disorders, mothers should 

  • Rehydration: Children need to drink plenty of water. In addition, children should drink broth, porridge, soy milk, yogurt, and fresh coconut water. Avoid soft drinks, coffee, or juices that are too sweet because they make the disease worse.
  • For children who are still breastfed, it is important to maintain maximum breast milk supply to help children have better resistance to diseases.
  • Digestive enzymes or probiotics can be given to children in the first days of illness to help re-establish intestinal microflora after disturbances.
  • Do not arbitrarily buy medicine for children to take. Instead, follow your doctor's instructions for the dose and duration of medication.
     

Signs you need to take your child to a medical facility immediately

  • The child refuses to eat, does not breastfeed, is tired, and very thirsty.
  • Children vomit continuously.
  • Lethargic fever, difficult to wake up, high fever difficult to bring down.
  • The child has bloody stools.
  • Children convulsing.

Note when treating digestive disorders for children

  • Children should be taken to the doctor if there are symptoms of digestive disorders, especially children under 6 months of age, to be detected, accurately diagnosed the cause of the disease and treated promptly.
  • Do not arbitrarily buy medicine for children to take.
  • Follow the correct dose and duration of medication prescribed by your doctor.
  • During treatment, if the child has any unusual symptoms, it is necessary to notify the doctor immediately for timely treatment.
  • Have a reasonable diet, variety of foods, pay attention to children eating a lot of foods rich in vitamins

  • Prepare foods that are low in fat, soft and easy to digest.
  • Keep the environment clean, keep the body clean.

Source: Cao Bang Provincial General Hospital

 
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