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.