What are the effects of gastric lavage in children?

Gastric lavage is to remove substances and toxins in the stomach that are harmful to health. For example, if a person accidentally eats certain food, he or she needs to have his or her gastric lavage done. We know that there are many methods of gastric lavage in clinical practice, and different methods of gastric lavage differ in their effects on the body, the operator's techniques, and other aspects. However, in real life, many people worry that gastric lavage will have some adverse effects on their health. So what are the dangers of gastric lavage in children?

What are the effects of gastric lavage on babies?

First, there are certain indications for gastric lavage in newborns, so if there is vomiting and swallowing syndrome, gastric lavage is necessary, which can generally improve the stress response of the gastric mucosa caused by local intestinal aspiration.

Second, the gastric mucosa of newborns has a strong ability to repair itself. The child will recover within a few days, so there is no need to worry about any harm.

Third, if a newborn vomits immediately after birth and the vomiting worsens after feeding, it is because the newborn inhales too much amniotic fluid during delivery, or swallows amniotic fluid contaminated with meconium, which irritates the gastric mucosa of the newborn and leads to hypersecretion of gastric acid and mucus, namely swallowing syndrome, causing reflex nausea and vomiting, making it impossible for the newborn to breastfeed normally after birth, resulting in malnutrition and dehydration, and in severe cases, choking and suffocation. Therefore, in order to ensure timely feeding of the newborn and prevent the occurrence of complications, gastric lavage of the infant is required.

What should I pay attention to after gastric lavage in babies?

After the baby's gastric lavage, it is recommended that the baby pay attention to his diet, mainly eat light food, drink plenty of water to replenish body fluids, and it is best to eat some easily digestible food. Do not eat raw, cold, hard and difficult to digest food to avoid intestinal infection.

Generally speaking, gastric lavage for babies is very harmful, so it should be done with caution. The baby's stomach and intestines need our protection. The baby should eat some warm food and stomach-warming food. Not too much spicy food, high-calorie food, or junk food. Mom and dad should also urge the baby more.