Constipation also occurs in small children. But much of it is practical or habitual, and only expert doctors can take proper measures to cure it. If you are facing this problem with the small member of your house, Gautam Roy shows the way to cure it. (Consultant, Pediatric Paralogist Bheem Newa Ule Amield Care Setter Day.

Q. When does constipation occur in children?

A. First of all it is good to say that constipation can happen at any age. Even newborns. But in that case the defect is due to some congenital nerve problem. In medical terms we call it Hershpraus disease. It is definitely a birth defect or congenital problem. However, it can be seen from the time children are trained to pass stool or urine regularly or toilet trained. They start suffering from constipation due to some habitual problems. That is, this complication starts raising its head at the age of 18 to 24 months of the child.

Q. Why do children have this problem?

A. Inability to pass stool due to birth defects is basically an organ defect. Neurological factors are mainly responsible for this. But functional constipation is mainly a lifestyle problem. If a child is not toilet trained properly. And in this regard, the complexity increases only if the child is not able to acquire some habits. The child also moves away from some good habits. Undue panic causes the child to hold back his stool.

Q. How do you know if your child has this problem?

A. First of all, great irregularity in defecation. Trying to pass stool standing up. I don\’t want to sit anywhere. Crying in panic while passing hard and thick stools during defecation. Go to the corner of the bed or behind the door and tighten any hard. Clinging or clutching at things. These problems help to prevent constipation in children in the first place.

Q. How is it possible to cure?

A. First of all let\’s say the treatment of constipation but for long term. It is usually seen that the child\’s parents bring us to us because of other complications due to not having a bowel movement for a few days. then

The primary duty is to empty the baby\’s bowel and process the stool. This is followed by drug treatment. Many people think that it is not right to give children constipation medicine for a long time. But it is a wrong idea that expert doctors know when and how much medicine should be given.

Reducing or stopping the dose on your own is never recommended. Keep in mind that constipation can come back if it is not completely cured and then the treatment becomes very difficult. goes It takes three to six months for a child to learn a new thing or practice a habit, whereas treatment for this type of habit disorder requires less than six months or years of treatment.

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Q. What can happen if you neglect the treatment of constipation?

A. If the baby\’s stool is not released regularly, then the appetite will be less. There will be digestive problems. Abdominal swelling may occur. But worse than that, the urethra is in front of the rectum through which the stool exits.

And the accumulation of feces increases the pressure in the urethra, causing problems in passing urine. which affects the kidneys. As a result, there are dangers if not treated in time.

Q. What is the duty of parents?

A. First, let the child eat fiber rich food. Instead of unnecessary fruit juice, eat fruits, bread, dalia, vegetables, vegetables, semolina that contain fiber. And of course, for toilet training, make it a habit to defecate for at least five minutes after lunch or dinner.

to do Be patient and allow time to get used to it. And of course, when the child sits down to defecate, his feet should be on the ground. Only then is normal bowel movement possible.

*Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Children either go with what they get or are very picky. When the little ones liquid milk or

When the baby starts eating other foods, various digestive system problems start. Hence, for the sure solution of all those problems, pediatricians and services are needed where there is a sure assurance of curing the diseases of the digestive system in children.

This super specialty department at Bhagirathi Neotia Women and Child Care Center in Newtown is well equipped to treat children\’s digestive system diseases such as cholestatic jaundice, chronic liver problems, frequent vomiting, persistent abdominal pain, regular diarrhea and weight gain.

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