How to quickly resolve intestinal gas in infants
Disease description:
My baby is 7 months old and has seemed to have some intestinal gas recently, with a bloated belly and some noises. I would like to ask how this condition can be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Infant intestinal gas distension typically presents with a bloated abdomen, accompanied by symptoms such as spitting up and pain. It can usually be quickly relieved through methods such as applying heat, massage, or medication.
1. **Applying Heat:** Use a warm towel to apply heat to the infant's abdomen. This helps promote the expulsion of gas from the body and alleviate symptoms of intestinal gas distension.
2. **Massage:** Parents can use the palm of the hand to gently massage the infant's abdomen in a clockwise direction for approximately 10–15 minutes per session. This helps stimulate the release of gas from the intestines and relieve symptoms of gas distension.
3. **Medication:** As directed by a physician, medications such as bifidobacteria or lactobacillus may be used to regulate the digestive system and rapidly alleviate symptoms of intestinal gas distension.
