Why does an 11-month-old baby have excessive flatulence?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
When a baby feeds too quickly or eagerly, or cries while feeding, he or she may swallow excessive air. This air can then enter the intestines through the digestive tract, increasing the amount of gas in the body and subsequently causing increased flatulence. Adjust feeding practices to avoid rapid or overly eager feeding, and avoid feeding the baby when he or she is crying.
Generally, increased flatulence in an 11-month-old baby may be caused by improper feeding methods, inappropriate food choices, indigestion, intestinal flora imbalance, or chronic superficial gastritis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and follow medical advice for treatment. Details are as follows:
1. Improper Feeding Methods: If a baby eats too quickly or hastily, or cries while eating, it may swallow excessive air, which subsequently enters the intestines through the digestive tract, increasing internal gas and leading to increased flatulence. Adjust feeding methods to avoid rapid or hurried feeding and avoid feeding when the baby is crying.
2. Inappropriate Food Choices: If a baby's daily diet contains excessive gas-producing foods such as sweet potatoes or high-protein foods, these foods may produce significant gas during intestinal decomposition, which is expelled through flatulence, often accompanied by mild abdominal distension. Adjust the baby's diet structure, reduce the intake of gas-producing foods, and increase fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits to promote intestinal motility and gas expulsion.
3. Indigestion: When a baby suffers from indigestion, food remains in the intestines for too long and ferments, producing large amounts of gas, which leads to increased flatulence, often accompanied by reduced appetite. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as Bifidobacterium Triple Live Capsules, Bacillus Subtilis and Bifidobacterium Lactis Live Granules, or Baohewan (Preserved Harmony Pellets) may be used to regulate intestinal flora and aid digestion.
4. Intestinal Flora Imbalance: Overgrowth or imbalance of intestinal bacteria can lead to impaired digestion and absorption of food, increasing intestinal gas production, resulting in more flatulence, often accompanied by diarrhea. Under medical advice, medications such as Lactobacillus Tablets, Licheniformis Bacillus Live Capsules, or Saccharomyces Boulardii Powder may be administered to correct intestinal microecological imbalance.
5. Chronic Superficial Gastritis: Chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various factors may lead to discomfort symptoms such as upper abdominal pain and belching, potentially causing reduced appetite and affecting bowel habits. Fermentation of food remaining in the stomach for prolonged periods may lead to increased gas production, resulting in increased flatulence and belching. Follow medical advice to administer anti-inflammatory medications such as Amoxicillin Granules, Cefixime Granules, or Enteritis安宁 Granules to the baby.
Parents should closely monitor changes in the baby's symptoms, ensure adequate abdominal warmth, and avoid feeding the baby allergenic foods.
