What are the symptoms of food accumulation in infants?

Infant food accumulation, commonly known as indigestion, refers to a series of symptoms caused by digestive difficulties. The main manifestations include the following aspects: 1. **Loss of appetite**: The baby may suddenly lose interest in breast milk or formula, and the amount of food intake significantly decreases. 2. **Abdominal discomfort**: The baby may show signs of bloating, with a hard-feeling abdomen, or may frequently burp or pass gas. 3. **Abnormal bowel movements**: Stools may become dry or greenish in color, bowel movements may decrease in frequency, or diarrhea may occur, sometimes containing undigested food particles. 4. **Sleep disturbances**: Food accumulation may affect the baby's sleep, causing crying, restlessness, or tossing and turning during the night. 5. **Bad breath**: Due to impaired digestion, the baby's breath may emit a sour or foul odor. 6. **Changes in mental state**: The baby may appear irritable and more fussy or easily agitated than usual. Parents can help alleviate infant food accumulation by adjusting feeding methods, such as appropriately reducing the amount of food given and increasing the interval between feedings to assist digestion. Gentle abdominal massage may also help relieve symptoms. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, timely consultation with a pediatrician is recommended to rule out other underlying health issues.