PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMMATURITY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IN INFANTS AND THEIR CLINICAL FEATURES.
Abstract
This article analyzes the problems that arise as a result of the anatomical and physiological immaturity of the digestive system in infants and their clinical features. In infancy, the enzymatic activity, motility, and incomplete formation of the intestinal microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract lead to a violation of the digestive process. As a result, functional conditions such as regurgitation, intestinal colic, flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation are common. The article discusses the pathogenesis of these problems, clinical symptoms, and their impact on the development of the infant's body. The impact of feeding methods, care factors, and environmental conditions on the functioning of the digestive system is also considered. The results of the study are of important scientific and practical importance for the early detection, prevention, and effective management of digestive system problems in infants.
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