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HOW TO DEAL WITH CHILDREN STOMACH PROBLEMS?
Stomach problems can be common conditions in childhood when improper eating habits, such as excessive consumption of junk food, or fatty and spicy Turkish foods are frequently consumed, and can lead to stomach problems such as reflux, appendicitis, stomach virus, constipation, diarrhea.
Turkey Medicals JCI hospital member and department Expert Dietitian gave information about the subject.
Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is a barrier between the stomach and the esophagus as a result of stomach acid into the esophagus by escaping a burning sensation in the lower chest that is characterized by the formation of painful gastroesophageal reflux can often be seen in childhood. Symptoms such as pain or burning in the upper chest in your child, pain or discomfort when swallowing, frequent coughing, wheezing or hoarseness, excessive belching, frequent nausea, the taste of stomach acid in the throat, feeling food stuck in the throat, increased pain when lying down can be a sign of reflux.
High-fat and spicy foods, salty foods, mint, chocolate, coffee, citrus juices, onions, tomatoes, coffee, carbonated drinks complaints increases. Eating slowly, not wearing tight clothes, not doing heavy exercises after eating, not going to bed immediately after eating, using a high pillow, lying on the right side relieves symptoms.
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THE CAUSE OF ABDOMINAL PAIN MAY BE DIARRHEA OR CONSTIPATION
Diarrhea and constipation can trigger abdominal pains. In cases of mild diarrhea and constipation, home treatment can be effective. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water; because it is indigestible raw fruits and vegetables, because it is high in fiber content, whole grains, and fruit juices and sugary foods should not be consumed because it increases the osmotic load; fatty foods and fried foods should be avoided, carrots, potatoes, rice and the consistency of the stool because it can relieve diarrhea by increasing foods such as bananas should be added to the diet.
In case of constipation, plenty of water should be drunk; foods that will increase bowel movements such as prunes, dried figs, dried apricots, zucchini, pears, grapes should be added to the diet, and foods that will increase the problem of constipation such as bananas, white bread, potatoes, baked carrots, should be removed from the diet.
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GET SUPPORT FROM PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS
A healthy intestinal microbiota relaxes the digestive tract, can prevent stomach problems. A healthy bowel mikrobiya like kefir, probiotic yogurt, probiotic foods, such as reinforced and yams, legumes, onions, garlic, oatmeal, such as prebiotic foods should be consumed regularly as support.
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