DIGESTIVE DISORDERS IN PREMATURELY BORN CHILDREN

Abstract

The article contains data on functional digestive disorders in newborns, mainly on the problem of lactase (disaccharidase) insufficiency. The information on the prevalence of this condition, modern classification of hypolactasia, diagnostic techniques and dietary as well as medicinal correction is given. Treatment of lactase insufficiency has an increased significance in prematurely born children due to their excess demands in energy and plastic substances. The appropriateness of lactase for the treatment of this disorder is proved.

Keywords

• prematurely born children
• lactase
• lactase insufficiency
• bowel dysfunctions