Question
How to treat a 15-day-old baby’s intestinal cramps?
Answer
In general, for such young babies, it is not recommended to use this method. It is important to take the child to the hospital for a thorough examination to check for any congenital abnormalities that might be causing the issue. Pay attention to hygiene, maintain a cheerful mood, and keep an eye on the baby’s diet and feeding. Intestinal cramps in infants may be caused by colic. They are often due to excessive intestinal gas, catching a cold, or the baby being affected by the mother’s diet during breastfeeding. If abdominal cramping occurs again, it can be self-relieved. You can go to the hospital for blood tests, stool tests, and an abdominal X-ray to understand if there are other inflammatory conditions. You can use a hot water bottle for cold compress on the child, but be careful not to burn them. The mother should avoid cold and raw foods to prevent recurrent episodes. Medication can be used in severe cases.