Congenital diseases always leave parents exhausted and heartbroken, unsure of what to do to compensate for their children's lack of health and happiness. In clinical practice, there are countless types of congenital diseases, and congenital heart disease is the most well-known and common. Today, we will learn about another serious congenital disease, namely congenital intestinal obstruction. So, what should be done for neonatal congenital intestinal obstruction?
What should be done for congenital intestinal obstruction in newborns
Neonatal intestinal obstruction refers to the obstruction of the normal transport of intestinal contents in newborns, resulting in partial or complete inability to pass through, causing systemic physiological dysfunction. The incidence rate is higher than 1 ‰, which is the main cause of neonatal acute abdomen and one of the important causes of perinatal infant death.
1. Mechanical intestinal obstruction often requires surgical treatment. If a newborn suffers from mechanical intestinal obstruction due to digestive tract abnormalities, surgery should be performed to repair the abnormalities.
2. Dynamic intestinal obstruction is often treated conservatively in internal medicine, with targeted treatment given to the primary disease. Non surgical therapies such as fasting and gastrointestinal decompression are generally used; Kidney capsule closure can prevent severe abdominal distension. Apply Neostigmine to promote intestinal peristalsis. Anal emptying, small amounts of 2% soapy water or small amounts of 3% sodium chloride solution enema can stimulate colon activity and also help reduce bloating. Intravenous nutrition is very important for children with various types of dynamic intestinal obstruction.
Can congenital intestinal obstruction be cured
Whether congenital intestinal obstruction can be cured depends on the specific situation of the child, and the mortality rate of this disease is very high, so active scientific treatment is needed. Firstly, it is necessary to correct the imbalance of water and electrolyte balance, as well as acid-base imbalance. Surgical treatment should be performed for various types of strangulated intestinal obstruction, intestinal obstruction caused by tumors and congenital malformations, and patients who have failed non-surgical treatment. The specific surgical method should be determined according to the cause, nature, location, and overall condition of the obstruction.
Congenital intestinal obstruction in newborns is a critical, serious, and high mortality disease. In order to prevent its occurrence and give our children a healthy body, mothers need to take preventive measures during pregnancy. The main factors that cause congenital intestinal obstruction include digestive tract abnormalities, dynamic intestinal obstruction, etc. Therefore, mothers must pay attention to prenatal checkups and actively take preventive measures during pregnancy.
