Patient's question:
The baby doesn't like to drink milk. It is mixed-fed. Sometimes it makes a gurgling sound after drinking milk. The stomach makes a gurgling sound while drinking milk. What kind of assistance is needed: The baby doesn't like to drink. It starts drinking after a little encouragement. It only weighs 10 pounds now. It's been 63 days.Doctor's answer:
Nursing. It is a mixed feeding. Sometimes it makes a gurgling sound after nursing. When nursing, the stomach makes a rumbling sound. If breastfeeding, the mother should check her own bowel movements. Did you eat corn or spicy cold noodles for lunch today? Maybe they are the culprit causing your baby's stomach pain in the afternoon! If you suspect your bowel movements might be the culprit, then breastfeeding mothers should eliminate those triggering foods, such as beans, cauliflower, and spicy foods, from their daily diet and closely observe how the child's symptoms improve. Joseph Levi, a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical doctor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, quotes: "If the child's symptoms remain inconsistent during the mother's restricted diet, it proves that breastfeeding is not the cause of the baby's bloating." However, if the baby's bloating decreases, the mother should avoid those triggering foods for a period and then reintroduce them. Additionally, if the breast milk contains too much sugar, the sugar can over-boil in the baby's stomach, easily causing gas (including symptoms like loose stools, frequent bowel movements, excessive foam, and a strong sour smell). In this case, the mother should pay attention to reducing her sugar intake. If your child is formula-fed, you can try switching to a different brand of formula. When choosing formula, pay close attention to the nutritional composition printed on the packaging. Formulas that are lactose-free, soy-free, or hypoallergenic may help reduce the baby's stomach bloating and pain. Of course, even after switching formula, it may take at least two weeks to see an effect. Moreover, certain solid foods may also cause burping and stomach pain. For example, coarse grains (like corn porridge or chestnut paste, did you add them to your baby's to boost nutrition?), vegetables (such as pea puree or soybean puree) all contain fibers that can cause intestinal bloating. Additionally, high-sugar pure juices from fruits like apples, pears, apricots, etc., are also common culprits causing gas buildup in babies' stomachs. The best way to identify the culprit causing the baby's stomach pain is to eliminate one food from the baby's diet for a few days, observe the baby's reaction, and then gradually reintroduce the food.