Care and nutrition for children with stomach ulcers

The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Tran Mai Phuong - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Peptic ulcer disease in children is an increasingly common disease not only in adults but also in children, which is mainly caused by an unreasonable and unhygienic diet that causes bacteria to enter. disease-causing organism.

The main cause of stomach ulcers in children is mainly because the patient's body is infected with Helicobacter pylori (Hp), due to an unhygienic diet that allows Hp bacteria to enter the body through the body. through food.
Stomach ulcers in children often occur mainly in developing countries, due to the difficult economic situation, leading to unsanitary food supply and unsanitary water sources for In addition, due to low cultural level, people are not clearly aware of the dangers of using contaminated food and drinking water.
In addition, the habit of feeding food to children can make children infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria from family members.

Stomach ulcer disease in children can cause some of the following symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, Abdominal pain, associated with meals, pain in the epigastric region Stomach bleeding, accompanied by other symptoms. symptoms of vomiting blood, black blood in the stool Poor eating, indigestion Appears bloating

In case the child has a stomach ulcer caused by Hp infection, parents need to pay attention to using the drug treatment according to the doctor's instructions. For peptic ulcer disease in children due to drug use, it is necessary to avoid the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including those containing Ibuprofen, Aspirin or others of the same class. Pay attention to children eating 3 full meals, in addition to we can increase the quantity and decrease the volume of meals depending on the location of each child. Parents should not force children to eat too much, because putting pressure on eating can make children feel pressured, making gastritis worse. Limit children to drink water during meals. Encourage children to eat slowly, chew thoroughly for better digestion. Enhance the processing of soft, easy-to-digest foods so that the stomach does not have to "work" too hard. Limit feeding children with rice soup, then children are easily born lazy to chew and swallow, making the stomach work more to be able to fully digest food. Do not allow children to watch TV or play video games while eating. Do not put pressure on children about life, activities and study; psychological comfort thereby making the treatment more convenient. Building a reasonable living and eating regime; Avoid using foods that are not good for children with stomach ulcers. For young children who should be breastfed, divided into several times a day Only perform gastroscopy in children when absolutely necessary and must be permitted by a specialist doctor.

Nutrition plays an extremely important role in the treatment of stomach ulcers in children. Parents need to pay attention to building a reasonable diet, which is both convenient for treatment and does not affect the development of the child.
4.1 Use foods that reduce gastric acid secretion, help protect the stomach lining Foods capable of reducing gastric acid: Sugar, honey, vegetable oil... neutralize gastric acid: Milk, eggs Foods that help protect the stomach lining: Sticky rice, potatoes, bread good for stomach ulcers in children Low fiber foods: Young vegetables Drinks: Water filter. 4.2 Do not use foods that irritate the stomach lining Sauces, meat broths are not good for stomach ulcers in children Smoked meat, ham, sausages, sausages Ribs of tough, high fiber foods : ribbed meats, raw vegetables, high-fiber vegetables and fruits Sour foods like pickles, pickled onions, sour fruits Spices: chili, pepper, vinegar, garlic Drinks stimulant, carbonated drinks 4.3 Develop a reasonable eating method Eat 3 full meals, which can be divided into more meals to ease the digestive activity for the stomach Eat in moderation, pay attention Pay attention not to let the child be too hungry or too full. Do not give the child roasted or fried food. Pay attention to feeding the child with a moderate temperature, from 40-50 degrees Celsius to minimize the risk of causing the stomach to contract strongly. The temperature is too low or too high Ensuring the nutritional needs of children according to their age Gastric ulcer in children is a dangerous disease, so children need to be diagnosed and treated promptly at reputable medical facilities. top credit.
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