8 Causes of indigestion in children

Children often complain of belly pain. Sometimes we can think that what is suffering is only a slight temporary discomfort, but it can be an indigestion. In Guiainfantil.com we help you identify the symptoms and know how to act. Indigestion, not only occurs in adults, can also suffer from children a

Children often complain of belly pain. Sometimes we can think that what is suffering is only a slight temporary discomfort, but it can be an indigestion. In Guiainfantil.com we help you identify the symptoms and know how to act.

Indigestion, not only occurs in adults, can also suffer from children and even breast-feeding babies. It is the sensation of pain in the upper abdomen that the child feels while eating or after eating food, and causes inflammation of the stomach.

What causes indigestion to children and babies

Indigestion can be caused by different reasons:

1.- To consume sugars in excess, either by eating sweets or trinkets.

2.- If the child eats a high amount of fast or precooked food it can also cause indigestion.

3.- Sugary drinks, soft drinks or non-natural juices can also cause this discomfort.

4.- Do not chew food well when eating or eating stressed promotes child indigestion.

5.- Eat abundantly and copiously.

6.- Eat too fatty foods.

7.- The addition of breast milk with formula can lead to the indigestion of babies.

8.- In the case of breastfeeding babies, if the mother consumes alcohol, coffee, precooked food, or is a smoker it can also trigger indigestion in the infant.

Symptoms of indigestion in children and babies

Among the main symptoms of this discomfort we can highlight in children we find stomach pain, pallor, regurgitation, vomiting, emission of belching or flatulence in greater numbers than usual, rejection for food, or diarrhea. In the case of babies, repeated hiccups can also be a sign that they are suffering from indigestion.

What to do if our child has indigestion?

In case we suspect that our child is suffering from indigestion, we should try to relieve the child by massaging the intestine in a rotating way. Do not administer solid food, if liquid but with small sips, and if the child has no appetite, do not insist that he eat.

In the event that the symptoms persist we should go to the pediatrician to assess the child's condition.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com