What causes abdominal distension in premature infants?
Disease description:
My baby was premature. I've noticed he hasn't been feeding well these past couple of days. After an examination, the doctor said he has abdominal distension. What causes abdominal distension in premature infants?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Abdominal distension in premature infants may result from their underdeveloped physical and gastrointestinal systems, or functional gastrointestinal motility disorders caused by overfeeding. It could also be due to excessive hunger, leading the infant to feed too quickly and swallow large amounts of air. Additionally, slow intestinal motility or an allergy to milk products can cause indigestion, resulting in abdominal distension in premature infants.
