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Digestive disorders are common in children, especially infants. One of the signs of digestive disorders in children is the passage of raw stool. So what are the causes and nutrition for children with live stools?
1. What is live feces?
Raw stool is a digestive disorder in children. Manifestations are children passing out food that cannot be digested. In other words, it's what the baby eats. The child's stools will now be crushed, not shaped, sometimes solid, sometimes viscous or sometimes water separate stools. In addition, there may be mucus in the stool, granular, foamy or even undigested food such as seeds, vegetables...
2. Causes of children passing raw feces
There are many causes that lead to raw stools in babies. It can be caused by a simple digestive disorder or a medical condition. Common causes of diarrhea in children due to digestive disorders include:
Infection: When bacteria invade, the digestive system will be damaged and function impaired. At that time, the food is not absorbed or partially absorbed and then excreted, causing the infant to pass raw stool. Due to diet and drinking: Improper nutrition, lack of balance between groups of substances, children eat flour too early,... Due to lack of digestive enzymes: Digestive enzymes are very important substances involved in the process of digestion. food breakdown. In the absence of digestive enzymes, food is not absorbed or is only partially absorbed. The part of the food that is not absorbed will be excreted, causing the child to pass raw stool. Due to use of drugs: Long-term use of antibiotics is also the cause of the child's diarrhea. In addition to the ability to kill harmful bacteria, antibiotics also destroy some beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract. Intestinal microflora imbalance will lead to digestive disorders, including passing raw feces. Newborns passing raw stools can be a sign of a medical condition in the body. Can be mentioned as endocrine diseases, thyroid disease, diabetes also cause the condition of raw stool. Patients with pancreatic diseases such as pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency or pancreatic cancer also cause raw stools.
3. What should children with raw stools eat?
For each age, children with raw feces should eat differently. Therefore, parents need to choose foods that are appropriate for the age of their children. Improper nutrition will prolong the disease and can cause serious consequences.
3.1. Nutrition for children under 6 months old
From 0 - 6 months old is the period when babies are fully nourished with breast milk or formula. However, you still need to ensure an amount of 14 grams of fiber per day for your baby. The adjustment of nutrition for children during this period depends on the mother's nutrition or the selection of suitable milk for the child. The ways to adjust nutrition for infants with raw stools are as follows:
Exclusively breastfed babies: At this stage, the mother needs to follow a number of diets because the baby's digestive system is still immature. , Incomplete. The adjustment of nutrition for children is indirectly through the mother's diet. The mother should limit foods high in protein such as shrimp, crab, fish, sweets, fried foods, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to add foods rich in fiber such as green vegetables, pumpkin, sweet potato. ,... Children using formula milk: It is necessary to choose the right milk for the baby based on the ingredients in the milk. In milk, there are many types of proteins such as casein, whey protein, ... these substances can cause allergies in some children. For children with congenital lactase deficiency, it is necessary to choose milk that does not contain lactose because the body cannot absorb this ingredient. In addition, you should choose milk with added fiber and beneficial bacteria to limit the situation of children passing raw stools.
3.2. For children 6 months to 1 year old
From 6 months old, babies start solid foods. Therefore, care should be taken when choosing food for children. Should choose for children powders made from milk, low in sugar and with ingredients similar to breast milk to help children adapt gradually. Add fiber to your child's diet, and at the same time limit fatty and high-protein foods. Besides, do not give children salty foods, it is best not to add spices to the child's diet. Adding more fruits to enhance vitamins apple, pear, banana, orange, pumpkin, ... to help children digest easier and reduce the child's diarrhea.
These foods need to be pureed and liquidated for easy absorption by children, without affecting the digestive system. Since the digestive system of children is not yet complete, the stomach's ability to contract is still weak.
At this stage, children still need to be supplemented with milk in their nutritional diet, weaning is just a supplement. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right type of milk for the age and condition of the child.
3.3. Nutrition for children over 1 year old At this stage, children have started teething and their digestive system has stabilized. Therefore, the foods that children absorb are also more diverse. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to the baby's diet and formula to reduce the occurrence of raw stools.
Fortify vitamins through fruits: Choose soft fruits such as bananas, peaches, strawberries, sapodilla,... Can be sliced thinly or blended with smoothies or juices for children. Do not use fruit for more than 2 hours after cutting because it will affect nutrition and may have microorganisms enter. Add fiber: Fiber helps the body to digest well and reduces the condition of children passing raw stools. It is necessary to increase the cereals, green vegetables, nuts into the child's diet. Yogurt: Not only is it a great source of protein and calcium for children's bone and teeth formation. Yogurt also provides a lot of beneficial intestinal bacteria probiotics, which help children easily absorb nutrients and protect the digestive tract, limiting children's stools. Protein: It is necessary to limit protein in the child's diet. Children should eat lean meat, limit fatty foods and protein-rich meats such as shrimp, crab, fish, etc. Starch: Providing children with the necessary amount of starch will help them digest easier and at the same time. make children feel full. Replenish water and electrolytes: Children who pass raw stools often lose water and electrolytes. Therefore, the addition of water and electrolytes for children is very necessary, especially for children with prolonged diarrhea and vomiting. Diet: To limit and treat children with raw stools, it is necessary to have a reasonable diet. It should be divided into meals, at least 6 times a day. At the same time, give children a moderate amount of food, not eating much at each meal. Supplementing beneficial bacteria: Supplementing digestive enzymes for children is a necessity. It helps to increase the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, thus helping the digestive system work better. Thus, children passing raw feces is not a dangerous situation but it should not be subjective. To prevent and treat diseases, it is necessary to have a suitable diet and a reasonable diet. In case the child has persistent live stools and does not improve, parents should take the child to a reputable medical facility for appropriate examination and treatment.
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