Constipation is one of the toughest challenges a mother faces with her child, not just because it's hard to manage, but because young children often can't put what they're feeling into words or describe their discomfort clearly. Limiting processed foods high in sugar, starches, and fat, combined with closely monitoring a child's habits and any early changes, goes a long way toward preventing constipation in most cases.
Most Egyptians suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that is widespread worldwide. Statistics indicate that more than 40% of the Egyptian population suffers from IBS. Although prevention and treatment methods are natural and accessible to everyone, the gap lies in the fact that most patients are unable to adhere to the required healthy lifestyle, which makes the suffering continue for years.
Constipation in children is one of the most distressing problems for mothers, because the child often cannot express their pain, and the symptoms may not be clear at the beginning. Malnutrition is considered the most common cause of these cases
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectal or anal area and are among the most common anorectal conditions affecting both men and women. Patients often experience pain, itching, and mild bleeding after bowel movements, which can impact their daily quality of life. Thanks to medical advancements, the treatment of hemorrhoids now focuses on addressing the root cause and preventing recurrence rather than merely relieving symptoms.
In joint Egyptian and international research, scientists succeeded for the first time in arriving at a precise method for the anal constrictor muscles, which contributed to arriving at a new explanation for many diseases such as chronic constipation and lack of bowel control.
Most colon and anal problems in children are due to congenital defects that result in the incomplete development of some organs in the child’s body during pregnancy, which results in the birth of a child who suffers from some symptoms.
There are new methods of treating colon and anal surgeries, and based on the diagnosis, the treatment method is determined, including muscle repair for cases of muscle tear that usually occur as a result of
Recently, the term “stomach stapling” has spread to treat cases of severe obesity after the decline in gastric band surgeries, as a result of weight gain after losing weight.
Staying away from artificial foods rich in sugars, starches and fats, and keeping the mother monitoring her child and the changes that happen to him at the beginning will avoid the child suffering from constipation, which worries the mother because of the difficulty in dealing with the child.
40% of Egyptians suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and suffer from its constant problems. Although prevention and treatment methods are natural and available, 90% of patients cannot adhere to them.
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Professor Dr. Ali Ahmed Shafik* Professor and Head of the Department of Colon and Anal Surgery – Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine.
* Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Strasbourg.
* President of the Mediterranean Society of Colon and Anus.
* Regional President of the International Association of Colon and Proctologists.Quick links
Professor Dr. Ali Ahmed Shafik
* Professor and Head of the Department of Colon and Anal Surgery – Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine.
* Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Strasbourg.
* President of the Mediterranean Society of Colon and Anus.
* Regional President of the International Association of Colon and Proctologists.Quick links
