School of Mothers: learning to understand baby's digestion
Regurgitation syndrome in newborns is a functional digestive disorder that occurs due to anatomical and physiological immaturity of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Nuria Yagafarovna analyzed in detail the main causes of this condition, dividing them into several groups:
Anatomical and physiological features: short esophagus, weakness of the muscular sphincter between the esophagus and stomach, as well as the horizontal position of the stomach.
· Violation of feeding technique: improper application to the breast or nipple, resulting in ingestion of air.
· Over-feeding: The baby's stomach has a small volume, so the excess amount of food comes back.
· Activity after feeding: sudden movements, active games, or laying out on animals immediately after eating.
· Aerophagia: ingestion of air due to feeding in the wrong position or due to nasal congestion.
· Functional disorders: colic and increased gas formation.
. Allergy or intolerance: allergy to cow's milk protein
· Pathological causes (requiring medical supervision): pylorospasm or pylorostenosis (narrowing of the outlet of the stomach), neurological diseases.
· Risk group: premature newborns, children with congenital malformations and hereditary diseases.
In addition to the reasons, the doctor elaborated on the methods of preventing regurgitation, explained to parents how to properly organize the feeding process, and also warned about possible complications.
Frequent regurgitation increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia, which occurs when stomach contents accidentally enter the respiratory tract. Multiple vomiting is accompanied by electrolyte disturbances and dehydration, which can lead to arrhythmias, hypokalemic nephropathy and changes in consciousness in the infant.
Special attention was paid to situations where a visit to the doctor is required.:
· regurgitation becomes abundant, occurs in a "fountain " or is permanent;
* the child is either gaining or losing body weight;
· regurgitation continues after the child reaches the age of 1 year;
Regurgitation is accompanied by anxiety, crying, refusal to eat, or an increase in body temperature.
The lesson helped parents to better understand the physiological features of infants' digestion and learn how to recognize symptoms requiring medical intervention in a timely manner. A competent approach to feeding and an external attitude to the child's condition make it possible to avoid serious complications and ensure his healthy development.