Patient's question:
My baby is two months old and is a preterm infant. We have noticed bloating and abdominal rumbling. Is this normal? The baby previously suffered from pediatric colitis and was treated at Beijing August First Children's Hospital for 65 days before being discharged. It has been three days since discharge, and now we have noticed bloating and abdominal rumbling.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the gastrointestinal function of infants in the first few months is not yet fully developed, and it is even more so for premature infants. They are prone to bloating and diarrhea, so it is important to pay attention to their bowel movements. If the child has difficulty defecating, it is recommended to seek medical attention again to rule out conditions such as congenital megacolon or other colon diseases (this condition has an extremely low incidence rate, and it is advisable to first regulate the gastrointestinal function before finally considering this diagnosis), as I haven't seen the child. This suggestion is for reference only.