What Is Pediatric Gastroenterology?

This entry was written by: Wenjing Jing (Chief Physician), Pediatrics, Beijing Shijitan Hospital

Basic Information

English name
functional dyspepsia, FD
Visiting department
Pediatrics
Multiple groups
Children
Common causes
Diet and environment, gastric acid secretion, digestive tract motor dysfunction, psychological factors, etc.
Common symptoms
Persistent or recurrent epigastric pain, bloating, early satiety, belching, anorexia, heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Clinical symptoms mainly include
Laboratory inspection
Blood routine, liver, kidney function, blood sugar, thyroid function test, fecal occult blood test and gastroesophageal 24-hour pH monitoring.
2. Auxiliary inspection
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; liver, gallbladder, pancreas B-mode ultrasound examination; chest X examination. Barium meal contrast examination; radionuclide gastric emptying examination, gastrointestinal pressure measurement, etc.
1. General diagnostic criteria for functional dyspepsia
(1) Clinical manifestations: chronic
Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux and
General treatment
Children
1. Change your lifestyle, master the right education methods, and don't spoil your children.
2. Adjust the type of food, the diet structure is reasonable, and establish good living habits. Don't be fussy, eat a moderate diet, and eat less cold food.
3. Keep the children comfortable during meals and avoid psychological stress factors.
4. Try to avoid taking medicines that are irritating to the stomach. Aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.

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