Patient's question:
My baby is already five months old. Since birth, there has been one issue that has persisted: whether awake or asleep, whenever she passes gas or her stomach makes gurgling noises, she cries for a couple of seconds, twists her body a few times, and needs to be comforted by an adult. It seems like she is uncomfortable. From the perspective of eating and sleeping, it doesn’t appear that she is sick—she is very lively and healthy as long as these two things don’t happen. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is considered that the baby may have indigestion. It is recommended that if the parents are breastfeeding, they should pay attention to a light diet and can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as drink more water. There may be a possibility of improper diet for the lactating mother.1. Consider using Simethicone, Lactase, or Pepsin Oral Solution to aid digestion for the baby.
2. The mother should be cautious about her diet and avoid fatty or rich foods such as chicken soup, pig trotters, or fish maw. These can increase the fat content in breast milk, making it difficult for the child to digest, and may also cause sticky stools that are hard to pass.