Patient's question:
Patient Age: 70 daysMy child has been passing gas a lot. Sometimes, there are dozens of gas emissions in just one hour. Is this a sign of poor digestion? We are very concerned.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby is drinking formula milk, you can switch them to moderate hydrolyzed formula or deep hydrolyzed formula for a period of time. Once the symptoms of excessive gas production disappear, you can then transition back to regular formula. If the baby has already started complementary feeding, pay attention to the addition of complementary foods in the near future, focusing mainly on starchy foods and avoiding foods high in protein as much as possible. Once the baby's digestive function returns to normal, you can gradually return to a normal diet. It could also be due to poor gastrointestinal motility in the child, especially if they are very young. If there is no excessive bowel movement, it is best not to give medication. You can slightly adjust the child's diet, for example, avoid eating too much at one time and opt for small, frequent meals. This way, things will gradually improve.