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Not a few children who rush to defecate (BAB) while eating or right after the food runs out. Well, this is causing concern for some parents, because he said, defecating after eating can make it difficult for a child to gain weight. Is that right?

Defecation after eating with children is actually a normal reaction and doesn't need to be a concern, really, Bun. This can happen because children still have a strong gastrocolic reflex.

Gastrocolic reflex is the body's natural reflex. This reflex is in the form of contractions of the large intestine which causes a sensation of heartburn and want to defecate when the stomach is filled. This reflex is what causes children to want to go straight to the toilet after the food runs out.

Then, Is Food Eaten Right Out All?

The answer is no. When Little Defecates after eating, the food he just ate doesn't come out right away when he goes to the toilet, really, Bun. After the food is swallowed and entered the stomach, it takes about 1-2 hours until the food is finished through the digestive process and transferred to the small intestine.

After that, the food will last longer in the small intestine, at least 2 hours , because this is where most digestive enzymes work and absorption of nutrients occurs.

After digestion in the small intestine, then food moves to the large intestine. The time needed for food to move from the intestine to the anus is approximately 1 hour.

Well, at least it takes 3-4 hours for the food that your child consumes to digest and get out. through feces. So, the food that comes out when Little One wants to defecate is food from previous meals that have already been digested and taken nutrition.

Defecation After Eating Does Not Cause Child's Weight Difficult to Increase

The assumption that defecating after eating in children can cause difficulty gaining weight is wrong. Precisely this is a sign that the child's digestive tract is healthy. Well, healthy digestion is the beginning of optimal growth and development.

A difficult weight gain in children can be caused by many things, such as lack of nutrients and calories in the food consumed , eating disorders, infections, and medical conditions such as celiac disease, constipation, and metabolic disorders.

During regular defecation, the stool consistency is not too hard or runny, and there are no complaints, no there is something you need to worry about.

If your child's weight is difficult to rise, there are some tips you can apply, which are:

• Don't skip meals.
• Give food with texture according to its age.
• Give a small but frequent portion of food.
• Don't forget to provide healthy snacks 2 times a day.
• Avoid giving Little foods that are not nutritious, such as junk food, candy, and chips.
• Limit the provision of drinks when the meal arrives, including k giving formula milk or breast milk, so that your little one does not get full quickly and are reluctant to spend his food.

After knowing the information above, now Mother does not need to worry anymore if the child defecates in the middle or after the hour of eating. If the diet is good and the appetite is high, the child's weight will increase by itself, really, Bun.

If there is no problem in the child's appetite and the food provided is nutritious, but Little weight does not increase, you should consult with your doctor.

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