Improper nutrition, poor air and other factors have a negative effect on the children's digestive system. A child from an early age can suffer from constipation, abdominal pain, gastritis. And in this case, we need a specialist - a children's gastroenterologist who can correctly diagnose and conduct complex treatment.
What does a children's gastroenterologist treat
Gastroenterology is a science that studies the human gastrointestinal tract. And any problems
associated with digestion, decides the doctor of this specialization. A children's gastroenterologist will be able to cure stomach diseases, stool disorders and other pathologies. Most often, parents turn to a specialist for gastritis, dysbiosis, E. coli, pancreatitis and appendicitis. These diseases have long ceased to be exclusively adults. Children suffer from them at least.
When to see a doctor
A consultation with a gastroenterologist will be required if the child has the following symptoms:
regular nausea, vomiting;
chronic diarrhea or constipation;
the appearance of blood, foam or bile in the feces;
heartburn and belching;
pain in the epigastric zone and abdomen;
weight loss, lack of appetite ;
overweight;
bad breath in the absence of problems with teeth.
Young children under the age of 4 cannot always clearly explain their condition and symptoms of malaise. Understand that something is wrong, you can by the constant whims of the baby, bad sleep, apathy and the desire to be more in a prone position, curled up. A pediatric gastroenterologist will conduct an examination to identify the cause of this condition.
What should be a gastroenterologist
Soft, kind and understanding should be a children's gastroenterologist. The consultation is conducted in a relaxed atmosphere, without frightening gestures. In the office, as a rule, there is a huge number of toys, posters with drawings and images of animals. The kid should not be frightened by a dressing gown, strange objects. In addition to goodwill, a gastroenterologist must have experience and all the necessary knowledge. If parents doubt the competence of the doctor, then it is better to contact another specialist. Indeed, the state of the digestive system in the future depends on how correctly and quickly the gastrointestinal treatment passes.
A private gastroenterologist or a doctor from a local clinic?Parents should decide where to deal with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. You can not judge all doctors from one sad experience. Most often, professional doctors work in a state clinic who do not seek profit, but wish children health . If acquaintances previously went to the doctor, and the children's gastroenterologist turned out to be a professional in their field, then it is worth visiting the proposed consultation. The main thing is to monitor the actions of the doctor, and if the treatment does not meet medical requirements, then you need to refuse his services. But it is necessary to cure the child completely, and then get a number of recommendations for further nutrition to prevent relapse of the disease.