What does indigestion mean in children? What causes indigestion in children?

Many parents will find that their children often have indigestion, but few parents know what indigestion means, and there are many reasons for indigestion. So let's find out what indigestion means for children and what causes indigestion in children.

Indigestion in children refers to decreased digestive function. Babies will experience abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, bowel sounds, diarrhea and other symptoms. Children with long-term indigestion will have symptoms such as loss of appetite, poor spirits, weight loss, slow growth and so on. There are many reasons for indigestion. For example, children with iron deficiency anemia will have symptoms of indigestion. Some babies also have symptoms of indigestion caused by peptic ulcers or chronic gastritis. You should go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination to find out the specific cause and then give targeted treatment. In daily life, children should also pay more attention to keeping warm and avoid getting their stomachs cold. In terms of diet, they should eat more foods that are easy to swallow and digest, such as millet porridge, soft noodles, and rice porridge. This can effectively prevent the symptoms from getting worse and promote faster recovery from the disease.

Common causes of indigestion in children include poor eating habits, improper feeding, disordered diet, food allergies, congenital digestive enzyme defects and diseases. When indigestion occurs, efforts should be made to cultivate children's interest in eating, develop their ability and skills to do things by themselves, and develop good eating habits. According to their age and digestive ability, the diet structure should be adjusted, and it is advisable to eat foods that are easily digestible, nutritious, high in calories and rich in vitamins. According to age, try to eat less vegetables and fruits with more fiber, eat less raw and cold food, eat less irritating and spicy food, eat less greasy food, avoid eating allergic food, drink more water, do more outdoor activities, and give drug treatment when necessary. Oral Chinese medicine for strengthening the spleen and digestion can be given, digestive enzymes can be supplemented, and probiotics can be given to regulate intestinal flora.

Indigestion in children is very common, mainly due to irregular eating, uncontrolled eating, overeating, inability to digest food, and gastrointestinal damage. When children have indigestion, gastric mucosal protective agents such as Smecta can be used. This drug not only has a strong protective effect on the digestive tract mucosa, but also can absorb pathogens. It is mainly used to treat acute and chronic diarrhea, especially for autumn diarrhea. In addition, digestive aids can also be used, such as pepsin, pancreatin, enzyme tablets, lactase, etc.

Indigestion does not require a gastroscopy. You can take some medicines to relieve indigestion, such as stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets, hawthorn pills, etc., to relieve the discomfort caused by indigestion. In addition, in daily life, you must take measures to prevent indigestion, such as maintaining regular meals three times a day, trying to make the diet light and easy to digest, exercising appropriately, and remember to drink plenty of water.