Constipation In Children

In general terms referred to as constipation constipation. Constipation in a child can make parents panic. In most cases, the incidence of constipation in children is not dangerous, but few cases can be fatal if not treated immediately. There are a few things to note in this constipation, a condition of feces, defecation frequency (BAB), and the physical state of the child.

In the state of constipation, hard stools in a state that often seems shaped like a goat dung. CHAPTER frequency will be reduced in children than ever before. But it should be noted that this Chapter frequency varies, depending on age and diet. Child's physical condition also determines, whether suffering from constipation or not. In the circumstances we can feel constipated a hard object (the hardened feces) in the lower left abdomen.

Early emergence of constipation important to note because it can give clues about the cause. When trouble occurs CHAPTER birth it is necessary to consider the possibility of congenital diseases, such as Hirscprung disease. The disease is a reduction in nerve fibers in the mucous membranes of the large intestine, large intestine with the result that less moving. As a result formed feces could not through the large intestine to the anus smoothly. At the time of birth was actually black stool (meconium) late exit. In normal circumstances, the baby usually has issued his meconium in the first 24 hours. If a baby suffering from this disease, in addition to constipation, abdominal bulge will appear and will eventually malnutrition. If constipation occurs after 2-3 year olds, of the cause is something else such as diet, psychological, and others.

The duration of constipation lasted complaints can provide clues to determine the cause. Acute constipation is called when the complaint lasted less than 4 weeks, whereas if lasting more than 4 weeks is called chronic constipation. The cause of chronic constipation difficult to cure.

Things to look at children who suffer from constipation, if constipation is caused by a blockage in the intestines. Besides constipation, also will show symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and stomach bulge. When children show such symptoms should be immediately taken to the doctor to see if there are symptoms of intestinal obstruction.

Dehydration and viral infection can also cause constipation. This is because the child is less drinking, suffering from fever, and loss of fluid through breathing channels. In this case do not need to worry, because the infection can be treated cars usually konstipasinya will be lost. See that children drink plenty of fluids to avoid deficiencies in the body.

Changes in the child's diet often cause temporary constipation. When the diet contains a lot of carbohydrates child or milk, and contains less fruit, vegetables, and usually children so serelia prone to constipation.

Pain in the rectum can cause constipation, pain caused by an injury to the anus. The wound caused by a child who never let go of hard stool, because the injury caused pain when defecating child, the child reluctant to defecate. Constipation can also occur when there are changes in mood or lifestyle, such as the way, when vacation, or move house.

The most common cause of chronic constipation is the so-called functional constipation. Its cause is unknown but may be hereditary. CHAPTER allegedly training (toilet training) is wrong and too soon participate. Children with functional constipation usually begin to show symptoms after the children are trained CHAPTER, at the age of 3-5 years. Children showed a strange behavior which is a manifestation of child hunger in the against the process. Other symptoms of loss of appetite, less active, and kecepirit.

When children suffer from constipation should be immediately taken to the doctor to determine the cause. In this case the treatment depends on the cause. If the cause is not a serious illness, usually try to provide fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, or order. Can also be tried with conspicuous anus with toilet soap, glycerin solution, or a solution of paraffin through the anus. If not successful, doctors will give laxatives to launch BAB. Because psychological factors often lead to chronic constipation in children, the consulting psychiatrist needs to be done.

But whatever the cause, what is important is the treatment of constipation in children as early as possible. If not, will become chronic constipation, and even more difficult to treat especially if the psychological impact has occurred in children.