What should be done for intestinal gas in newborns receiving mixed feeding?
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xie Zixing
Introduction
Intestinal gas in newborns who are on mixed feeding may result from improper feeding, leading to excessive air intake. The newborn can be held upright and gently patted on the back to help release gas from the stomach. Additionally, after warming the hands by rubbing them together, a clockwise massage around the baby's navel can be performed to facilitate faster gas expulsion. If symptoms are more severe, probiotics that regulate the gastrointestinal tract may be used to improve intestinal flora.
Intestinal gas in newborns undergoing mixed feeding can generally be improved through methods such as burping by patting the back, abdominal massage, and medication use.
1. Patting the back
Intestinal gas in newborns due to mixed feeding may result from improper feeding, causing excessive air to be swallowed into the stomach. Holding the newborn upright and gently patting their back can help induce burping and facilitate rapid release of gas, allowing the air in the stomach to escape.
2. Abdominal massage
After warming the hands by rubbing them together, perform a clockwise massage around the newborn's navel. This can assist in expelling gas quickly and usually leads to noticeable improvement in the above symptoms.
3. Medication
If symptoms are severe and the aforementioned methods are ineffective, probiotics that regulate the gastrointestinal tract may be used under a doctor's guidance to improve intestinal flora. Commonly used medications include live combined bifidobacterium powder and live combined bacillus subtilis granules, which promote digestion and reduce gas production.
If symptoms fail to improve or worsen, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause before initiating appropriate treatment.
