What are the dangers of severe constipation in children?

Every parent hopes that their children can always be healthy, but in the process of growing up, it is inevitable that the body will have some discomfort symptoms, and constipation is the most common one. However, up to now, many parents are still unclear about the harm of constipation to their children. Then you can follow the editor to read the following content to gain a deeper understanding.

1. Lead to malnutrition. Constipation not only affects children's appetite, but also affects the absorption of nutrients, causing malnutrition in children. In addition, the flora in the large intestine plays a great role in the synthesis of vitamin B and vitamin K in the human body. If constipation occurs for a long time, the probiotics in the large intestine will decrease, leading to insufficient synthesis of vitamin B and vitamin K.

2. Anemia occurs. If a child develops anal fissure due to constipation and bleeds every time he or she has a bowel movement, this will affect the child's hemoglobin over time. In addition, constipation affects appetite, which will further increase the problem of anemia. If you find that your child is chronically pale, grows significantly slower than other children of the same age, or often suffers from upper respiratory tract infections, then it is best to pay attention to your child's bowel movements.

3. Other complications. The toxins produced by food waste under the action of intestinal bacteria can reach the brain through blood circulation, affecting the development of children's memory, logical thinking and creative thinking abilities. The feces accumulated in the intestines will cause the bad bacteria in the intestines to multiply, forming toxic substances that can easily cause skin diseases and circulate in the body along with the blood. Chronic constipation can cause fatigue, dizziness or insomnia, headaches, and inflammation, and some children may experience cramps.

Now, I believe that all parents and friends are aware of the dangers of constipation in children. Therefore, the editor would like to make a reminder. As long as you find that your child’s bowel movements are abnormal in life, you must immediately be vigilant. You can let your child eat more bananas and other foods that can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements. If the condition is serious, you must go to the gastroenterology department for effective treatment in time.