Symptoms of constipation in newborns

Constipation in newborns is a relatively common symptom. There are many reasons for neonatal constipation, such as problems with breastfeeding or catching a cold. If breast milk is insufficient and formula feeding is needed, it can also easily lead to constipation in newborns. This is quite harmful to the child and will have an adverse effect on the child's health and even on the child's brain development. Let's take a look at the symptoms of neonatal constipation.

Symptoms of constipation in newborns

Constipation in infants and young children is a common disease and can be divided into two categories. One is functional constipation, such as too little fiber in the food, insufficient water intake, lack of exercise leading to weak intestinal motility and some bad living habits. This type of constipation can be cured through conditioning; the other type is constipation caused by congenital intestinal malformations, which cannot be cured through general conditioning and must be corrected through surgery. The vast majority of infant constipation is functional.

The main symptoms of constipation are: If the baby eats too little, there will be less residue after digestion and naturally less stool. Insufficient sugar content in milk can cause dry stools. If the diet is insufficient for a long time, malnutrition will occur, the abdominal and intestinal muscles will lack strength, and the stool will not be able to be discharged, which may cause stubborn constipation. The nature of stool is related to the ingredients of food. If the food contains a lot of protein but lacks carbohydrates (sugar and starch), the stool will be dry and the frequency of bowel movements will be small; if the food contains more carbohydrates, the frequency of bowel movements will increase and the stool will be loose and soft; if the food is high in fat and carbohydrates, the stool will be lubricated. Some refined foods lack residue and can easily cause constipation after eating. Some children have an irregular life and do not have the habit of defecating on time, which makes it difficult for them to develop a conditioned reflex of defecation, leading to relaxation and weakness of the intestinal muscles and causing constipation. In addition, certain diseases such as malnutrition and rickets can cause intestinal dysfunction, weak or paralyzed abdominal muscles, and constipation symptoms.

The dangers of constipation in newborns

Baby constipation itself is a bad sign. What are the dangers of long-term constipation in babies? How much do you know?

If the baby suffers from long-term constipation and does not receive effective treatment, serious symptoms such as hyperactivity, poor memory, slow reaction, low IQ, etc. may occur. When the child grows up, he may suffer from more serious diseases such as cerebral hemorrhage and Alzheimer's disease, so you must help your baby improve constipation symptoms in time. Constipation not only makes the baby suffer pain during defecation, but also affects the baby's mood. Moreover, if the stool is not excreted in time, toxins will accumulate. 96% of the toxins will be repeatedly absorbed by the intestines, and the bacteria in the intestines will multiply rapidly, causing intestinal mucosal lesions and intestinal aging, which will seriously endanger the baby's health.

If your baby suffers from long-term constipation, it may be due to incomplete absorption of nutrients, which will also affect the baby's absorption of nutrients. Children are in the stage of growth and development, and are prone to internal heat. In addition, they are picky eaters with limited dietary variety. The food they often eat contains little fiber and high protein, so constipation is very likely to occur. Do not use medication randomly for children's constipation. You can give your baby some Mami Love, which is rich in probiotics and vitamins. Supplementing with probiotics can help regulate the balance of intestinal flora, promote intestinal movement, and thus improve constipation symptoms. You can also eat more bananas and drink some honey water to feel better.

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disease among children, mainly because children’s gastrointestinal function is weak and difficult to regulate on their own. It requires a combination of internal and external methods and patient treatment to eradicate children’s constipation.