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The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Ngo Thi Oanh - Pediatrician - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.Irritable bowel syndrome in children (IBS) is a common digestive disorder of unknown cause. Children with irritable bowel syndrome often have symptoms such as: Abdominal pain, bloating, and sometimes episodes of diarrhea or constipation. Signs can come and go, recur over and over again and should be examined and treated to alleviate symptoms.
1. Overview
Irritable bowel syndrome in infants is a functional disease, which does not cause damage to the child's body. However, they are easily confused with physical diseases. Example: Diarrhea can easily be confused with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Constipation is easily confused with constipation. The combination (both diarrhea and constipation) is often confused with dyspepsia.Irritable bowel syndrome in children often has typical manifestations such as:
Abdominal pain (at least 4 episodes per month), lasting at least 2 months. Change in frequency of bowel movements (frequent or limited). Change in stool texture (loose and watery stools, or hard or difficult stools). Some children with irritable bowel syndrome can sometimes feel like they can't stop going to the toilet. On the contrary, some children often feel gas, bloating, stools can get stuck inside and make them very uncomfortable.
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2. Causes of children with irritable bowel syndrome
The pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome in children is still unclear, but doctors think it is a multifactorial, multifactorial disease that can be related to many factors such as: :Intestinal infection. Psychological disorders (stress, tension). Diet (diet high in fat, gluten-containing foods, hot spicy foods, high in sugar...). Due to genetic factors in the family. Drug history. Endocrine status. These factors make it difficult for your baby's large intestine (colon) to pass stools out of the body, sometimes obstructing or moving too quickly. This can cause pain and discomfort for the child. Doctors also say that children's digestive systems are very sensitive, so if a child has irritable bowel syndrome, it will be even more uncomfortable.
3. How is irritable bowel syndrome treated in children?
Because there is no clear cause, the doctor will often treat specific symptoms (diarrhea, constipation), investigate the diet to find the "culprit" of the disease:Because the child eats too much, too much. a lot of. Because children eat spicy food. Because children like foods high in fat and sugar. If your child is very sick, the doctor may give him or her some medicine to ease the pain, as well as help with bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
However, the best solution to treating irritable bowel syndrome in children is to try to understand the actions that make the symptoms worse and avoid them.
In addition, you should also encourage your child to eat foods that help improve irritable bowel syndrome such as: fruits, vegetables, high fiber foods. These foods will help your child's digestive system work properly and healthier. Besides, parents can also let their children drink more water every day.
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