Problems with the intestines in infants

Quite a lot of young mothers turn to pediatricians because of problems with the intestines of infants. According to statistics, every fifth child has problems with the intestines. Problems with the intestines in infants can be different and they manifest themselves in different ways: constipation, diarrhea, colic, vomiting and frequent regurgitation.

Constipation in nursing infants

In infants, constipation is the most common problem with the intestines. Often they arise because of a violation of the process of feeding. If the baby does not defecate for two days or if a firm, dry stool appears, this is a sign of constipation. Causes of constipation in infants may be: maternal nutrition, changes in the regime of the child, the use of drugs, the changed composition of dairy food.

When constipation occurs, the nursing mother must change her diet. To include in your diet more fiber, greens, beets, prunes and water. Exclude the use of coffee, chocolate, cheese, and most importantly alcohol. If the baby is on mixed or artificial nutrition, then try a mixture that improves digestion and prevents constipation. And also observe the regime of the child, in order to avoid a malfunction in the digestive system. More often give your child to drink boiled water.

Diarrhea in infants

Diarrhea in a baby can be caused by an intestinal infection. Diarrhea can also be a symptom of infections( sore throat, otitis, rhinopharyngitis), and other diseases. It can also occur due to malnutrition or overfeeding of the child. The cause of diarrhea can be the use of any medication. Symptoms of diarrhea are a watery stool with an admixture of greenish mucus;The child's refusal to eat, but not always;When viral infections the appearance of high temperature. In the most dangerous cases, dehydration of the body may occur, while the tongue and mouth are dry and there are no tears during crying. In case of diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. He will determine the cause of its occurrence and will prescribe the necessary treatment. Do not self-medicate in any case!

Colic: cause of their appearance, symptoms and treatment

Various processes of fermentation take place in the intestine of the infant. Discomfort and discomfort can cause a baby to have excessive gas formation in the intestine. Because of this, colic may occur. Also, the cause of their occurrence may be malnutrition and poor psychological state of the mother. Can arise against a background of some disease. They can also arise due to swallowing of air by the baby during feeding. When colic occurs, the child starts screaming, "pushing", pushing the legs to the abdomen.

If colic is accompanied by constipation or diarrhea, then it is necessary to consult your doctor. With the diagnosis, he will determine the treatment needed. To alleviate the colic, you can do a slight massage of the abdomen, as well as raise his legs to the tummy;First, both gently bending, then alternately. Warm your baby's tummy with a warm diaper. Do not forget to press him to yourself, ensuring contact of the mother and the child. You can put a child gas pipe, and then an enema. Before you put the enema, you need to lubricate its tip with cream and release the air.

Regurgitation and vomiting in a nursing infant

Problems in nursing babies associated with the digestive system arise mainly due to maternal malnutrition and improper breastfeeding of the baby. Regurgitation is one of the problems that happens in almost all children of this age. When regurgitating, a small amount of milk can vomit with air. The reason for this can be overfeeding a child. Sometimes he burps a small amount of milk, but it happens that very much and quite often - these are symptoms of vomiting. When vomiting occurred one day, it is probably not dangerous, but if quite often and thus there is a worsening of the condition, be sure to call a doctor.

Problems with the intestines in young children who are breastfeeding can develop into serious diseases. Therefore, if you see serious problems, do not delay the doctor's call.