Patient's question:
Since October, the baby has had two fever episodes, including one with high fever and fainting. The baby also frequently has loose, yellow stools. X-rays were taken, and the doctor diagnosed it as gastrointestinal gas. I would like to know how to treat it and what precautions to take in daily life.Onset and duration of the current illness: As described above, the symptoms also include a sore throat, which lasted for a week.
Current general condition: The baby is receiving intravenous fluids and taking some medications to regulate the gastrointestinal system.
Medical history: The baby had neonatal pulmonary aspiration at birth and was hospitalized for 17 days.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your situation, the child has bloating, so pay attention to a reasonable diet and develop good living habits for regulation. When symptoms are obvious, cooperate with medication. The reasons for the baby's bloating include inhaling too much air when the baby cries, which causes abdominal distension, and improper feeding methods. When bottle-feeding, the milk does not completely cover the nipple, leaving space above, causing the baby to swallow a lot of air. The holes on the nipple are too large, and the milk flow is too fast, making the baby eat too quickly and swallow too much air. The baby may also experience bloating if they haven't had a bowel movement for several days.