Why do children have intestinal bacterial disorders?

The intestinal microbial system has the largest number of bacteria compared to other areas of the body so their balance has a huge impact on human health. Intestinal bacterial disorders are a very common condition in children.

1. The role of the intestinal flora in the health of the child

Intestinal microbiota are formed after the baby is born, the bacteria in the intestines play an important role in human health, they help synthesize essential nutrients, including vitamin K, vitamin B12 and biotin; development and correction of the child's immune system; support the development of gastrointestinal health… Typically, the microbial system of healthy children is 85% beneficial and 15% harmful. If this balance is lost, the rate of bacterial harm increases, the body will weaken in immunity, reduce resistance and susceptible to some inflammatory diseases, especially digestive and respiratory diseases, mental health …

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Intestinal flora plays an important role in children's health

2. Why do children have intestinal bacterial disorders?

Intestinal bacterial disorders are common in children, due to imbalances in bacteria and harmful bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, often the number of beneficial bacteria decreases, harm increases, causing intestinal infections with common symptoms in children such as going outside liquid stools , raw stools, which may have mucus or some blood, are sometimes accompanied by a feeling of abdominal bloating and presenting with a slight fever. In some cases children with severe intestinal dyslesis, which are not detected early and treated properly, may suffer from severe dehydration, electrolytic disorders, leading to exhaustion and prolonged malnutrition.

Intestinal dysbiosis can be caused by feeding a child miles too early (before the age of 6 months) or an uns reasonable diet; malnourished children; weather changes create favorable conditions for harmful intestinal bacteria to grow.

In addition, for children who take high and prolonged antibiotics to treat sore throat, tonsillitis, pneumonia … accidentally destroys beneficial bacteria, affecting the balance of the intestinal flora.

3. Consequences of intestinal dysbiosis

Disorders of the intestinal micro-system, the first sign is that digestive system problems such as digestive disorders, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome … and mental problems such as depression, anxiety, stagnant mind, poor concentration.

Intestinal dysbiosis makes the body less absorbing nutrients, anorexia leads to lack of substances, slow weight gain, milder and longer-term physical malnutrition can lead to stunting.

Reducing the rate of beneficial bacteria in the intestines causes children to lose their resistance, susceptible to diseases such as cholera, entery, chronic colitis … In particular, when the child has a severe digestive disorder with prolonged manifestations of diarrhea, it will cause body weakness, kidney failure, coma, even life-threatening if the child is not treated for rehydration and electrolyses in a timely manner.

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Children are more susceptible to cholera due to reduced resistance

4. Prevention of intestinal dysbiosis

To help your child regain balance with their intestinal flora, parents should:

  • Breastfeeding early immediately after birth, breastfeeding completely in the first 6 months and feeding only additional babies when the baby is 6 months old (since the child under 6 years of age does not have enough yeast to digest the food in addition to breast milk, which leads to digestive disorders and damage to the baby's immature small intestine).
  • Feed your child foods that provide beneficial sources of bacteria or support the growth of beneficial bacteria such as fermented foods (yogurt); foods high in fiber (e.g., legumes, oats, bananas or onions); cereals; green tea; Fruit drinks…
  • When processing food for children, it is necessary to ensure fresh ingredients, thoroughly cooked and hygiene.
  • It is necessary to practice the habit of washing your hands with bactericidal soap before eating and after going to the bathroom. Do not let your child suck their hands or put toys in their mouths.
  • When the child shows signs of gastrointestinal disorders, it is necessary to take the child to the doctor's prescription and take medication as prescribed by the doctor, not to give the child medication on his own because it can aggravate the disease, causing many difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment process.

To register for examination and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases for children at Share99 International Health Hub, you can contact Share99 Health System nationwide, or register for an online examination HERE

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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