Question
A two-and-a-half-month-old female infant has recently been experiencing frequent and loud flatulence phenomena, with occasional rumbling sounds in the abdomen, and undigested material visible in her stools. Do these symptoms indicate digestive discomfort? Would taking Bifidobacterium Triple-Viable Powder help improve the situation?
Answer
In infants, abnormal fermentation of gastrointestinal flora may lead to digestive discomfort, manifesting as increased bowel sounds and an increase in the frequency of flatulence. Due to the high nutritional needs and rapid growth and development, infants have a fast digestion rate, which increases the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, making digestive discomfort a common physiological phenomenon in infants. In daily care, it is important to note that the normal number of bowel movements is between 8 to 15 times a day. Consider using some digestive aids to alleviate symptoms.