Question
What should be done to treat the persistent sound in a child’s abdomen? Especially for an infant of just over 40 days old who has not shown symptoms of diarrhea, but whose bowel sounds worsen after each feeding.
Answer
Bowel sounds are a normal phenomenon of abdominal gastrointestinal peristalsis, usually not noticeable. However, when there is an abnormality or blockage in the intestinal function, bowel sounds become loud and frequent. In clinical diagnosis, doctors will determine the location and nature of the disease based on the position and characteristics of the bowel sounds. For treatment, it is recommended to pay attention to dietary adjustments, avoid smoking, drinking, and consuming spicy, cold, greasy, and other irritating foods. At the same time, reduce the intake of gas-producing foods such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, and choose easily digestible foods like rice porridge and noodles.