{"id":32287,"date":"2021-09-17T11:40:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T08:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=32287"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:09:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:09:46","slug":"peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Peptic Ulcer in Newborn Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ulcer, which is generally thought to occur in advanced ages, is a disease that can be seen in children and even in\u00a0new-born\u00a0babies. Parents need to pay great attention to cleanliness and hygiene rules so that children do not get ulcer disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. P\u0131nar Balgoz, Medical Park Health Group Bah\u00e7elievler Hospital Pediatrics Specialist, answered our questions about ulcers in babies.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/#What_Are_the_Causes_of_Peptic_Ulcer\" title=\"What Are the Causes of Peptic Ulcer?\u00a0\">What Are the Causes of Peptic Ulcer?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/#Why_Does_Peptic_Ulcer_Occur_in_Newborn_Babies\" title=\"Why Does Peptic Ulcer Occur in Newborn Babies?\u00a0\">Why Does Peptic Ulcer Occur in Newborn Babies?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/#Is_Kissing_Babies_Also_a_Cause_of_Ulcers\" title=\"Is\u00a0Kissing\u00a0Babies\u00a0Also\u00a0a\u00a0Cause\u00a0of\u00a0Ulcers?\u00a0\">Is\u00a0Kissing\u00a0Babies\u00a0Also\u00a0a\u00a0Cause\u00a0of\u00a0Ulcers?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/#How_to_Diagnose_If_Your_Baby_Has_a_Peptic_Ulcer\" title=\"How to Diagnose If Your Baby Has a Peptic Ulcer?\u00a0\">How to Diagnose If Your Baby Has a Peptic Ulcer?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/peptic-ulcer-in-newborn-babies\/#How_Is_Peptic_Ulcer_Diagnosed_and_Treated\" title=\"How Is Peptic Ulcer Diagnosed and Treated?\u00a0\">How Is Peptic Ulcer Diagnosed and Treated?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Causes_of_Peptic_Ulcer\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Are the Causes of Peptic Ulcer?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr.\u00a0P\u0131nar\u00a0Balg\u00f6z: Ulcer\u00a0occurs with symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite in children\u00a0as\u00a0in adults. Peptic ulcers can be seen in infants and children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In peptic ulcer, a wound is formed on the inner surface of the duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine in the stomach. According to studies, peptic ulcers are mostly caused by a bacteria called \u201chelicobacter pylori\u201d. Studies confirm that this bacterium is also common in children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helicobacter, which is a common bacterial species in our country, is more common in crowded family environments. However, some factors other than this bacterium can also cause ulcers. For example, using too many painkillers and drugs in children is among the reasons that accelerate the formation of ulcers. In addition, the stress experienced during head trauma, burns and severe infections also causes the formation of ulcers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Peptic_Ulcer_Occur_in_Newborn_Babies\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Does Peptic Ulcer Occur in Newborn Babies?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Balgoz: Peptic ulcers can be seen in babies even when they are newly born. However, ulcers in new-borns usually occur due to reasons such as infection or trauma. According to studies, there is no increase in the rate of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers in children between the ages of 1 month and 6 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kissing_Babies_Also_a_Cause_of_Ulcers\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is\u00a0Kissing\u00a0Babies\u00a0Also\u00a0a\u00a0Cause\u00a0of\u00a0Ulcers?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Balgoz: We can&#8217;t help but kiss our babies, right? Sometimes we bite their cheeks, go even further and kiss them on the lips. We never thought that we would infect them. However, this behaviour can cause many diseases for babies, especially ulcers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only with kissing, but also with some of our habits, we can inadvertently transmit many microbes to children. One of the most common mistakes is to taste the food with the same spoon to see if the food is cold or hot while feeding\u00a0babies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With this type of\u00a0behaviour, they can transmit bacteria to children\u00a0because bacteria that cause ulcers are usually transmitted to children and babies by mouth. In order to prevent the transmission of this bacteria, we recommend that you do not kiss your child on the lips and near the mouth. In addition, it is necessary to give up the habit of feeding the child by tasting from the same spoon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ulcer-in-newborn-babies-2.png\" alt=\"Ulcer in Newborn Babies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Diagnose_If_Your_Baby_Has_a_Peptic_Ulcer\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Diagnose If Your Baby Has a Peptic Ulcer?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Balgoz: It is not easy for experts to diagnose ulcers in children because children cannot fully explain their discomfort. They often show around the navel but have difficulty expressing exactly where the pain is. So, how can you understand this disease that even experts have difficulty in diagnosing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In young children and infants, ulcer disease is more likely to show signs of restlessness, crying spells after meals, and nausea.\u00a0The most basic symptom of ulcer in children can be very severe abdominal pain. Burning abdominal pain usually occurs 2-3 hours after meals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In children, as in adults, this disease often causes vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss. Also, if your child has a peptic ulcer, she may experience\u00a0anaemia\u00a0due to iron deficiency, among other symptoms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In\u00a0addition\u00a0to\u00a0these\u00a0symptoms,\u00a0bad\u00a0breath\u00a0and\u00a0dark\u00a0stools\u00a0can be\u00a0seen\u00a0in\u00a0children\u00a0with\u00a0ulcers.\u00a0That&#8217;s\u00a0why\u00a0families\u00a0need\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0extremely\u00a0careful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Peptic_Ulcer_Diagnosed_and_Treated\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Is Peptic Ulcer Diagnosed and Treated?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Balgoz: Today, endoscopy is one of the most used methods in the diagnosis of peptic ulcer. With this method, the ulcer can be seen directly, and the cause of the ulcer can be determined by taking a tissue biopsy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endoscopy can be easily performed for all age groups starting from the\u00a0new-born\u00a0baby. Endoscopy in children is performed by a specialized\u00a0paediatric\u00a0gastroenterologist. Children are put to sleep with drugs during\u00a0endoscopy,\u00a0so they don&#8217;t feel and remember the endoscopy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The dimensions of the endoscope used in children are smaller than those used in adults. This medical procedure takes 15-20 minutes and then the child can be discharged\u00a0from the hospital\u00a0as soon as\u00a0she wakes up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A definitive diagnosis can be made by seeing the bacterium under a microscope and growing it through culture. Since the presence of antibodies against bacteria in the blood is accepted as the biggest indicator of ulcer, urea, breath and stool tests are also performed. In this way, the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori microbe can be made more easily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ulcers in children can be treated with medication. Today, it is a known fact that the most important factor in the formation of ulcers is the bacteria called &#8220;Helicobacter&#8221;. Therefore, to destroy\u00a0this bacterium\u00a0in the digestive system, appropriate antibiotics, drugs that reduce stomach acid and protect the stomach lining are given to the patient. A high success rate of 90-95% is achieved with drug treatment in ulcer disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Would you like to share your experiences and questions as a comment?<\/p>\n<p>Have a nice and healthy day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ulcer, which is generally thought to occur in advanced ages, is a disease that can be seen in children and even in\u00a0new-born\u00a0babies. 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