What should I do if my child has poor gastrointestinal absorption?

The digestive function of children's stomach and intestines is relatively fragile. If we do not treat children's eating problems correctly in life, it is likely to cause poor gastrointestinal function in children. When our children have gastrointestinal problems, we recommend that they eat some vegetables and porridge to reduce the burden on their stomachs and intestines, and also do proper physical exercise.

1. Develop good living habits: eat small meals frequently, and only eat until you are 70% full. Eat well in the morning, eat enough at noon, and eat less at night. Avoid overeating. The pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect the gastrointestinal mucosa from the stimulation of rough food and promote the healing of ulcer surface, which is suitable for patients with stomach problems. The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal motility and help digest food.

2. Change your eating habits: eat on time and sit down to eat instead of standing or squatting. Avoid spicy, fried, smoked foods such as barbecue, do not eat too sour, too cold and other stimulating foods, do not drink alcohol, and drink less strong tea, coffee, etc. Eat more vegetarian dishes and crude fiber foods such as celery, mushrooms, etc.

3. Actively use diet therapy and massage for health care: Warm foods such as mutton and dog meat have a nourishing effect on the stomach and are suitable for stomach cold symptoms; garlic disinfection and sterilization can help eliminate inflammation, and it is recommended to eat more; in addition, wolfberry, white fungus, red dates, and walnuts can all be snacks or added to dishes. After meals and before going to bed, you can rub your hands together to warm them up, then rub them clockwise around your navel for 64 circles. After finishing, rub your hands together to warm them up and massage your lower abdomen.

Based on this article’s introduction on what to do if your child has poor gastrointestinal absorption, I believe mothers should all know how to deal with this situation where their child has poor gastrointestinal absorption. Your child has poor gastrointestinal absorption, which may be caused by eating too much greasy food. We recommend that mothers give their children some vegetables and fruits.