Question
The surgery for intestinal prolapse went well overall, but I’m not sure about the postoperative care. How was the previous treatment and what were the outcomes?
Answer
Intestinal prolapse is a common acute abdominal condition in infants under 2 years old. One of the main reasons for the recurrence of intestinal prolapse in infants is improper feeding, such as consuming unclean food that disrupts the child’s intestinal function; the infant’s mesentery may be too long or loose, and the ileocecal junction may be unstable and move excessively. In terms of diet, pay attention to feeding your baby with liquid food, fruit puree, and vegetable puree, which are easy to digest. Don’t overfeed your baby, and observe their bowel movements carefully every day to ensure they are normal and keep the bowels open. Pay close attention to care to prevent fever and other symptoms such as gastrointestinal disorder, nausea, and vomiting.