Constipation in infant
Posted on September 2, 2009
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What is constipation in infants?
Constipation is a pathological alteration in decreasing the frequency of stools and they become more solid and hard. When children need to evacuate and can not do it as often as normal, suffering pain and even may be afraid to defecate.
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How is constipation in infants?
Infants fed with breast milk rarely String, because it is easy digestion and promotes intestinal maturation and early growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria for defecation. In the large intestine of infants these bacteria ensure water retention, so your stool will soften thereby facilitating bowel movements.
The composition of milk from the mother to change as your child grows, so that their needs are met at all times.
Bottle fed children more often suffer constipation due to increased difficulty to digest milk. The only bottle-fed babies usually have fewer bowel movements (peristalsis) that brought on the basis of milk. Their stools are thick and have a different color green.
The newborn (0 - 3 months old)
the frequency of normal newborn ranges from one to several times a day. Only a laxative should be administered before the onset of discomfort without intervals between depositions. Until two or three months old, the baby tends to have frequent stools, which are typically a yellow color, being usual to take place after each shot.
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The child between 4 and 6 months
when the child begins to take food or solid transition, the frequency of stools, appearance and consistency depend on the type of food received. Iran taking depositions in a normal consistency and odor. The frequency of bowel movements varies, ranging from one to several times a day, even once every two days. While this child stool soft and without discomfort, but spend a couple of days without a bowel movement should not be considered as constipated.
Anyway, to get to this stage, some babies may experience slight constipation. This is caused by the intestines need to get used to the new composition of nutrients. Over time, as your diet includes a greater proportion of solid foods, constipation can be caused by inadequate hydration (do not take enough water).
The vicious circle
When the child first String can start a vicious circle.
The accumulated feces in the bowel are more, which cause pain and discomfort. Around the anus that cracks may appear to bleed, the pain increased. To avoid pain, the child begins to unconsciously hold their depositions.
Thus the faces remain longer in the large intestine. The body will absorb so much water in the stool, making it even tougher, and this process extends constipation.
Constipation frequently the child will produce colic due to the large amount of retained stool in the intestines that cause dilation of these. Sometimes the child does not want to eat and could even suffer some nausea.
What can parents do to relieve constipation for your child?
* Massage the abdomen of the child: gentle massage starting at the belly button and continue circling outward in the direction of clockwise. A bit of body oil or cream on your fingers facilitates this task. Continue the massage if your child enjoys and is comfortable and relaxed.
* Lying on your back, hold and rotate the legs gently in a circular motion and fast. This stimulates the movement of the muscles of the abdomen and, incidentally, it exerts a slight pressure on the intestines to induce movement.
* With a warm bath will relax the baby and his stool pass more easily. Once you are relaxing in the bath, a massage can be given in the stomach, as described above.
* A time to wash the baby, should apply a little petroleum jelly around the anus.
* In case you have severe discomfort may also be administered glycerin suppositories to lubricate and stimulate defecation.
* Do not put thermometers or other objects into the anus to stimulate the movement of the intestines, since it can hurt.
* If the baby is fed with milk, it is important to carefully read the instructions and dosages specified in the package. The instructions must be followed carefully, since an overdose can cause constipation and other health problems. Sometimes constipation is solved by diluting the milk with a little water.
* In the market there are various brands of milk, a quality hardly differs. It is important to always use the same brand. As additional liquid, the child can drink boiled water in a bottle.
* When the child reaches four or six months of age, your diet can increase with more vegetables and fruit purees. They are rich in fiber help prevent constipation.
* As we have food laxatives oranges, lettuce, spinach, lentils, oats and cereal fiber as well as take a good amount of water.
* As String foods, which cause harder stools, we have bananas, peeled apples, potatoes, carrots and rice in particular. These foods are listed as a guide, as each child reacts differently to each food.
What if constipation continues?
If the above suggestions and recommendations are not enough, you should consult a physician for treatment of chronic constipation with laxatives special (paraffin or lacunose, for example), you are advised to keep several weeks until the child off spontaneously with a frequency consistency and appropriate, and without too much pain.
Other causes of constipation in infants
* the most common cause of constipation in infants is usually a lack of intestinal development, which matures with age.
* You can be motivated by food intake, which may have a high fat content.
* For a food or a liquid takes insufficient.
* For appearance of anal fissures.
In some cases, constipation can be a symptom of more serious hidden diseases.
When the child does not gain weight or show other unusual symptoms, it is necessary to consult the doctor.
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