Question

What are the symptoms of infant digestive issues? Is there a treatment for them? What should be noted in daily life to prevent or alleviate these symptoms?

Answer

The symptoms of infant digestive issues can vary widely. Common ones include:

  1. Spitting up: Infants may have a small amount of milk coming out of their mouths after feeding.
  2. Reduced appetite, abdominal distension, and hyperactive bowel sounds: The infant may show a reduced interest in food, with a feeling of fullness in the abdomen and an increase in bowel activity sounds.
  3. Bad breath: Digestive issues may cause the infant to have an unpleasant odor in their mouth, especially noticeable in the morning after waking up.
  4. Foul-smelling stools: Infants with digestive issues may pass stools that have a strong odor.
  5. Refusal to eat: The infant may refuse to eat, showing a resistance to food.
  6. Diarrhea and vomiting accompanied by abdominal pain: Digestive issues may be accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, and the infant may show symptoms of abdominal pain. For the treatment of digestive issues, parents should pay attention to the following points: