Congenital malnutrition: causes and treatment of the disease in children

Recently, very often there are situations when absolutely full-term child is born and at the right time, but its mass is very small in relation to its growth. Its appearance causes pity and sympathy for others, as it is exhausted, the skin is grayish for lack of subcutaneous tissue, wrinkles are very visible on the face and the child is prone to rapid fatigue( even during breast sucking).

This state of the baby is quite a dangerous disease, which is called hypotrophy. And God forbid that this disease entailed the development of significant pathologies of the baby.

Congenital hypotrophy occurs when the development of the fetus slows down relative to the time interval of pregnancy in the womb of the mother. A child with congenital hypotrophy very slowly gaining weight, the process of growth slows down considerably, a very weak appetite manifests, the child is susceptible to various diseases for minor reasons due to weakened immunity.

The condition of a toddler with congenital malnutrition is far from a normal healthy state. To avoid such situations, it is necessary to know the reasons why newborns are diagnosed with hypotrophy.

Causes of congenital malnutrition of a child

The main causes of congenital malnutrition are all sorts of diseases of the mother during pregnancy that lead to placental insufficiency, which is the main cause of congenital malnutrition.

Placental insufficiency develops for a number of reasons. The main reasons are the following:

1. Violation of the blood circulation of the placenta and uterus;
2. Hormonal failures in the body;
3. Metabolic disorders;
4. Inadequate supply of essential microelements to the fetus;
5. Low mobility of a pregnant woman;
6. Insufficient stay of a future mother in the open air;All kinds of genital and infectious diseases;
7. Physical Injuries;
8. Mental and psychophysiological diseases;
9. Alcohol abuse;
10. Smoking.

Each factor alone or in combination can lead to fetal congenital hypotrophy. Therefore, future mothers need to be very attentive to themselves, since their healthy state directly affects the health of the unborn child.

Highlights that lead to the recovery of the baby

Every child with congenital malnutrition requires special attention from doctors and mother. The child is prescribed the strictest hygienic regime, the absence of a number of people who are ill with all sorts of diseases, a special vitaminized diet, prescribe ultraviolet irradiation, massage and specialized gymnastics.

Children with congenital hypotrophy are placed on a special account, in which very often it is necessary to undergo various examinations and take tests. All kinds of changes in the general state of affairs always lead to a change in the prescriptions for treatment.

Treatment for congenital hypotrophy can last for a long time, but with proper treatment, recovery is inevitable. Therefore, during pregnancy, you need to think about your future child and then everything will be fine for everyone.