14.02.2025 12:52
Associate Professor Dr. Meryem Keçeli Başaran, a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital, was a guest on the program "Healing Begins Here," hosted by Meral Karadağ at the Haberler.com studio. Dr. Başaran made important statements regarding reflux, gas pain, and fatty liver in children.
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Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Meryem Keçeli Başaran explained common digestive problems in children on Haberler.com. Providing important information ranging from congenital diseases to gas pains, from liver fattening to reflux, the expert particularly emphasized the importance of nutrition.
"CONGENITAL DISEASES ACCOUNT FOR A VERY SMALL PART OF OUR APPLICATIONS"
Dr. Meryem Keçeli Başaran stated that digestive system problems in children generally develop later, saying, "Congenital diseases account for a very small part of our applications." Başaran also emphasized that the gas problem is directly related to maternal nutrition.
"WHEN A MOTHER CONSUMES A GAS-CONTAINING FOOD, THE BABY MAY BE MORE GASSY"
Highlighting gas pains in the program, Başaran said, "Mothers can frequently consult us due to gas problems. When a mother consumes a gas-containing food, her baby may be more gassy." She stated that if gas pains persist for a long time, a specialist should be consulted.
"1 IN 4 CHILDREN IN TURKEY IS OVERWEIGHT AND LIVER FATTENING IS OBSERVED"
Pointing out that obesity rates have increased in recent years, Başaran warned parents, saying, "1 in 4 children in Turkey is overweight and liver fattening is observed." She also added that overweight children should lose no more than 10% of their body weight per month.
The specialist doctor stated that parents should be careful and have regular check-ups to detect issues such as reflux, gas pains, and obesity early.
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