The digestive system of a baby is relatively delicate, and improper diet can often lead to digestive problems. Babies with indigestion may experience many uncomfortable symptoms, causing great pain and anxiety for mothers. So what are the symptoms of indigestion in babies? What should I do if my baby has indigestion?
Symptoms of indigestion in babies
1. Vomit
Babies often experience vomiting and can smell a sour and unpleasant odor in their mouth. The vomit may contain partially digested milk.
2. Decreased appetite
Undigested food accumulating in the body and fermenting can make babies feel full and affect their appetite. It should be noted that in some cases, a child's decreased appetite is not due to indigestion. For example, in hot summer weather, a child's appetite may not be good; Infants and young children have a peak growth period, and after this period, there may also be a decrease in milk intake.
3. Frequent farting
Children with indigestion may experience disturbances in their digestive memory function, resulting in some food residues remaining in the digestive tract. These food residues undergo microbial fermentation to produce gases, which can cause symptoms such as bloating, burping, abdominal noise, and excessive flatulence.
4. Abnormal bowel movements
When children have digestive problems, they may experience symptoms such as diarrhea, diarrhea, constipation, etc. The frequency of bowel movements may increase or decrease, and the stool may be very dry or thin.
5. Restless sleep
Baby's intestinal peristalsis is more active during nighttime sleep. If the child has indigestion, their gastrointestinal tract will feel uncomfortable, which can cause abnormal sleep in the child. During sleep, children often exhibit restlessness, frequently turning over or crying at night. Some children may prefer to sleep on their stomach to reduce their discomfort.
What should I do if my baby has indigestion
1. Balancing work and rest
Moderate exercise for children can promote intestinal peristalsis, digest accumulated food in the intestines and stomach, and ensure that children have sufficient sleep and rest in order for their body to function normally and their digestive system to regain vitality.
2. Adjust diet
When the child has indigestion caused by eating too much or eating food that is difficult to digest, ask the child not to eat too much food, especially not to eat too much greasy food, such as meat, cake, etc., but to eat some food that is easy to digest, such as Wonton noodles, and also to eat some fruit and vegetables rich in fiber.
3. Treating illness is the key
When a child's digestive system is abnormal due to illness, causing indigestion, parents can seek help from a doctor to treat the disease. When the disease is cured, the root cause of indigestion will be solved.
This article provides a detailed introduction to the symptoms and manifestations of indigestion in babies, as well as what to do about it. As a parent of a baby with indigestion, it is best to know that when the baby shows symptoms of indigestion, they will have a clear understanding of the problem and take active measures to deal with it.
