One of the 10 conditions for parents to
seek medical attention, constipation among children is rising and is
particularly affecting their self esteem
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Tuesday 28 May 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]
Reem
visited Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah (EHJ) – an Emirates Healthcare
company and an internationally recognised 100-bed beacon of progress in
the region’s healthcare system after her 4-year-old son, Rayan
complained of what she believed was diarrhoea. She sought medical
attention after she realised something was wrong especially because
Rayan was periodically releasing small quantities of loose stools.
On evaluation by Dr Sripradha Sudarsanam, a Specialist Paediatrician at EHJ, Rayan was diagnosed with chronic constipation.
“Many
children who suffer from chronic constipation experience leaking of soft
stools in their underwear which poses a big problem in their social and
emotional dimensions. Because of the unconscious leaks, the children
are almost always smelly and are being neglected and isolated in
classroom by their peers. The leaky stools are the newly formed stool
which trickles down through the hard stools stuck to the intestine.
Sometimes vigorous pushing due to urge to defecate can cause a tear in
the anal region and cause bleeding as well,” explained Dr Sudarsanam.
According to
studies, 30 percent of children are affected by constipation at some
point in their lives. When not adequately treated, chronic constipation
can lead to haemorrhoids, anal fissures, bowel bleeding and faecal
incontinence.
“Children who
are improperly toilet-trained and lack fibre intake in their diet often
complain of chronic constipation. Parents should ensure that children
avoid processed food and eat food rich in fibre, such as fruits and
whole grains. They must also monitor their child’s fluid intake and
ensure that they drink between 1 to 1.5 litres of water each day,” said
Dr Sudarsanam.
Constipation
is a vicious cycle, and seeking medical attention at the right time can
help avoid further complications in children while also helping their
emotional and mental health from deteriorating.
About Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah:
An Emirates
Healthcare Company, Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah is an internationally
recognised 100-bed beacon of progress in the region’s healthcare system.
It provides personalised, real-time healthcare solutions, and its core
values are Simplicity, Accessibility, Agility, and Empathy.
Located on
Jumeirah Beach Road alongside the Dubai Canal, Emirates Hospital -
Jumeirah is home to some of the world’s leading medical professionals,
and it delivers the highest quality of healthcare.
Emirates
Hospital - Jumeirah partners with regulators, institutions, insurers and
manufacturers to develop and nurture new ideas and long-term strategies
that create positive change in people’s homes and everyday lives.
Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah is operated by NMC Health Plc; KBBO Group
is the largest single shareholder of NMC.
Emirates
Specialty Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City is an Emirates Healthcare
Company. A 90-bed facility with superior technology and experienced,
internationally-trained staff, Emirates Specialty Hospital delivers an
unrivalled range of much-needed specialties.
Emirates
Healthcare is a subsidiary of KBBO Group. A leading holding company
headquartered in Abu Dhabi, KBBO Group invests in healthcare to
safeguard the region’s communities, and to help deliver world-class
medical outcomes powering an inclusive and improved quality of life.
Contacts
SAHARA Management Consultancy
Maria Tayem, Senior Account Manager, +971501714347, +97143298996
m.tayem@saharapr.com / www.saharagcc.com
