Not Just A Custody Pattern, The Problem Of Implementation Can Trigger Change In Children's Behavior

JAKARTA - digestive disorders in children are not just physical matters such as bloating stomach or constipation. This condition can also have an impact on psychological aspects and children's behavior, such as being easily angry, having difficulty focusing, or being reluctant to socialize.

Recent research shows that digestive channels play an important role in regulating the child's mood and emotional response.

Dr. Ariani Dewi Widodo, Sp.A(K), a Pediatrician and Hepatologist from the University of Indonesia, revealed that negative child behavior is not always caused by parenting patterns. According to him, the condition of the digestive system has a big influence on the mood and social interaction of children.

So far, if children are easily angry or difficult to regulate, people tend to blame their parents immediately. In fact, many do not realize that the condition of the digestive channel greatly affects the child's mood and behavior," he explained at a press conference in Jakarta, recently.

Ariani emphasized that a stable mood is very important to help children be cooperative and actively interact with the surrounding environment. When digestion are disturbed, children can become more sensitive, easily offended, or even tend to withdraw from the social environment.

One of the concepts he highlighted was the axis gut-brain, which is the connection between the digestive system and the brain. Cerna channels are often referred to as the 'second brain' because of their ability to influence brain function, including emotional regulation and behavior.

These 'axis brains' are communication pathways between the intestines and the brain. Inside our intestines there are millions of microorganisms, including good bacteria, which affect the balance of the body's system, including emotions, "explained Ariani.

Unfortunately, today's children's diets that tend to consume excessive processed foods such as instant noodles, fast food, or fried foods, can damage the balance of the gut microbiota. When good bacteria in the intestines are reduced, not only digestive health is disturbed, but also emotional stability.

He added that maintaining the digestive health of children is very dependent on the nutritional intake provided. Balanced nutritious foods, rich in fiber, and low sugar and trans fats are the main keys to support the development of healthy children's behavior.

"If the digestion are healthy, good bacteria can develop optimally. But if children are malnourished or the food is not balanced, then the digestive tract is disturbed and ultimately affects their behavior as well," he concluded.