Types of biliary dyskinesia in children and its attendant symptoms
The main role of bile in the digestive process -this is the cleavage of fats, which improves their absorption by the walls of the intestine. Stimulation of peristalsis to promote the contents of the intestine is also an important function that provides timely release of bile.
Dyskinesia of bile ducts in children can develop due to malnutrition. Photo: Getty Pathology of outflow and ejection of bile are divided into three types, and each has its own symptoms:
- Hyperkinetic dyskinesia is characterized byincreased tone of the gallbladder and outflow ducts: bile emissions occur frequently and quickly. The child has a frequent, loose stool and a feeling of bitterness in his mouth, it makes him sick, and he has no appetite.
- Hypokinetic form - biliary tractrelaxed, the release of bile is slow and inadequate. Her symptoms include dull pain in the right upper quadrant, a feeling of bursting, flatulence, both constipation and diarrhea are possible. At palpation the increase and soreness of the liver is determined.
- Mixed form - combines the signs of hyperkinetic and hypokinetic forms. In this case, the pain is paroxysmal, palpation reveals soreness.
If these symptoms are found, the child should be taken to a medical facility for examination and diagnosis.
Treatment of biliary dyskinesia in children
At the heart of the treatment of biliary dyskinesialies the adjustment of the child's diet. Patients are assigned a dietary table number 5, which improves digestion and liver function. Along with the diet, drug treatment is applied, which depends on the form of dyskinesia. Patients with hypokinetic dyskinesia often suffer from nervous system disorders and are encouraged to take stimulating neurotropic drugs. In turn, patients with a hyperkinetic form are prescribed drugs that have a sedative effect. It is not less important to create a positive emotional situation and completely eliminate the occurrence of stressful situations. In no case is it advisable to establish a diagnosis and self-medicate alone. Timely and correct treatment will prevent the development of pathology in the child and grow him healthy and happy.
