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Constipation is a common phenomenon with infants and young children, when the child has a bowel movement, we can see a small amount of stool, solid and dry. The cause of this condition is because the child's diet is not suitable, the amount of water and green vegetables loaded into the body is still small or due to some diseases present in the baby's body.
1. Why does constipation appear in children?
Baby refuses to go to the toilet The reason why the baby does not go to the toilet is usually due to:
Playful The toilet does not guarantee a private space, the baby is often teased or the toilet is dirty. This often happens in public places or schools. When children wait too long, the stools will become dry and hard due to the process of reabsorption of water in the body. Fasting also makes the volume of stools become larger and larger, thereby reducing intestinal motility, hindering the expulsion of feces out of the body as well as creating a feeling of having a bowel movement for the child.
The amount of fiber and green vegetables loaded into the body is too little As you know, fiber has the function of improving intestinal motility and stimulating bowel activity, thereby making the digestive process better. Foods containing high fiber content such as vegetables, fruits, ... However, there are many cases of children suffering from apples despite eating a lot of green vegetables.
Children drink less water Drinking enough water helps the body digest better, making stools softer and easier to pass out.
Nhiều trường hợp trẻ ăn nhiều rau xanh vẫn bị táo bón
Due to diseases Children suffering from hypothyroidism, Down's disease, diabetes, electrolyte disturbances in the blood, chronic lead poisoning, malnutrition, polio,... will cause constipation symptoms to become worse. heavier.
Some other factors cause constipation Children often use cow's milk or formula mixed with regular formula. When switching from breastfeeding to solid foods Due to medications the baby is taking: Diarrhea, cough medicine containing codeine, seizure medicine, anti-epileptic drug ... Children are allergic to ingredients from milk, usually common for children with sensitive or asthmatic conditions .... In addition, constipation may appear when children eat too much sweets or the body is weakened.
2. What vegetables should children with constipation eat?
Using a lot of fruits and vegetables is essential to improve the resistance as well as the digestive system in children. Mothers should prioritize choosing vegetables with high fiber content to help improve constipation.
For vegetables, mothers should choose vegetables with lots of leaves and laxative effects such as:
Sweet potatoes, Spinach, Jute vegetables, Cauliflower, broccoli ... Criteria for choosing fruits are relatively similar. with greens. Some fruits are very good at preventing constipation such as:
Ripe Bananas Ripe Papayas Avocados Citrus Grapefruits However, nursing mothers should note that not all fruits can be used. Some fruits should absolutely be avoided when children are constipated, for example: Eat guava, sapodilla, ... In addition, you need to limit your child's use of carbonated drinks, coffee. and sweets.
There are some cases where children refuse to eat vegetables, you can change the way of preliminary processing and processing so that children feel strange and interested in eating. Instead of cooking regular dishes, you can provide fiber for your baby by squeezing vegetables to get water or making smoothies for children to drink. Observe the child's symptoms, if the condition persists or worsens, you should take the child to a medical facility to receive help from the doctor.
Trẻ táo bón nên ăn nhiều rau và hoa quả có tác dụng nhuận tràng
3. Why do children eat a lot of vegetables still constipated?
Children at this stage are cared for very carefully by their parents. Most parents feed their children a lot of foods with high nutritional content, because people think that it is good for the baby. However, the metabolism of nutrient-rich foods will make the child's digestive system work too hard or overload, because the child's body is only in the maturing and developing stage. From there, causing toxins to be accumulated in the body, leading to a state of internal heat, also known as heat. When this happens, the body will increase the absorption of water from the stool, making the stool hard and dry and affecting the baby's bowel movements. Some causes of hot flashes in children can be mentioned as follows:
Lack of water Not having a fixed defecation schedule Children's bowel movements are poor Being lazy to exercise Due to psychological factors Using non-dairy milks suitable for the digestive system of the child or the milk is mixed in the wrong ratio Imbalance of the intestinal microflora Adding vegetables to the meals is not correct If this condition does not improve, you should take your baby to a medical facility prestigious medical examination and surgery. Pediatrics Department at Vinmec is one of the few multi-specialty hospitals with a full range of doctors specializing in neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, nutrition, psychology, endocrinology, and hepatobiliary care, helping to quickly and promptly handle the disease. detect diseases during the examination. As a key area of Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
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