Question
What should I do if my baby has gastric twisting?
Answer
Newborn gastric twisting is a congenital malformation that may be related to poor small intestine motility, causing the stomach spleen ligament or stomach colon ligament to become loose, leading to poor stomach fixation. In most cases, it can be corrected spontaneously as the baby grows and develops. Here are some dietary and lifestyle suggestions:
- Reduce the intake of fried foods, as these are difficult to digest and may increase the pressure on the digestive tract, potentially causing indigestion and elevated blood lipids.
- Decrease the consumption of preserved foods, which contain high levels of salt and potential carcinogens that are not suitable for frequent consumption.
- Avoid eating cold and irritating foods, which may cause strong irritation to the digestive tract mucosa and potentially trigger nausea or inflammation of the digestive tract.
- Maintain a regular diet schedule; regular meal times can help digestive glands secrete, which is beneficial for digestion and absorption.
- Ensure timely and quantitative meals; the three meals a day should be eaten at fixed times, regardless of hunger or not, and the habit of regular meals should be cultivated to avoid overeating.