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The article was professionally approved by Master, Doctor Dang Huy Toan - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General HospitalDoctors often prescribe antibiotics for children when they have respiratory and digestive tract infections. However, many parents wonder if they should give antibiotics to their children because they are afraid that children taking antibiotics will become constipated.
1. Should children take antibiotics?
Children's health is the primary concern of parents. Many parents often wonder if they should give their children antibiotics when they have bacterial infections for fear that antibiotics may cause constipation.However, misunderstanding the effects of antibiotics as well as not knowing how to take care of children during antibiotic treatment can affect the health of children, especially young children.
In fact, when diagnosed with a bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe the child to take antibiotics to help kill the bacteria that cause the disease. However, not only killing pathogenic bacteria, antibiotics also harm beneficial bacteria for the body, especially intestinal bacteria, affecting the digestive system of children.
Therefore, constipation in children taking antibiotics is one of the common side effects. Knowing how to take care of a child who is constipated when taking antibiotics can help overcome this condition.
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Táo bón là một tác dụng phụ ở thuốc kháng sinh
2. Taking care of children taking antibiotics with constipation
When children have bacterial infections, in addition to treatment with antibiotics, it is necessary to provide them with a diet rich in nutrients and protein. Foods rich in protein and other nutrients that are essential for children are fish.To limit and prevent constipation when children take antibiotics, parents need to increase fiber supplements for children. Vegetables and fruits are a rich source of fiber and vitamins, helping children strengthen their resistance and immune system. In addition, to protect the body against an imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, adding tubers such as onions and garlic also helps the body limit fungal and bacterial infections.
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When giving antibiotics to children, it is necessary to limit foods containing a lot of starch and sugar because when the digestive system loses beneficial bacteria for the intestines, These foods are more difficult to digest and cause constipation.
Children taking antibiotics with constipation is a common side effect when treating bacterial infections with antibiotics. However, it is possible to limit and overcome this situation by taking care of children with constipation by giving them plenty of water, eating a lot of fiber and nutrients, and limiting indigestible foods.
In fact, now the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has caused an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance. Therefore, parents need to carefully consider and choose reputable medical facilities and hospitals to examine their children.
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Therefore, if a child shows signs of prolonged constipation due to antibiotic use, parents can take the child to Vinmec International General Hospital for examination and receive support and advice from doctors and nurses. nutrition experts. Doctors at Vinmec will minimize the use of antibiotics for children and give advice to help children avoid side effects due to drug use.
In order to limit the use of antibiotics by young children, parents should pay attention to the nutrition that improves the child's resistance. At the same time, add supporting foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins,... snacks and less digestive problems.
Parents can learn more:
Why do you need to supplement Lysine for your baby?
The role of zinc - Guidelines for reasonable zinc supplementation
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