Question
The child has stomach pain that lasts until the evening, accompanied by fever. Previous treatments and outcomes were: taking antibiotics and pediatric health medicine, with good results. Laboratory tests and examinations show acute infection, with high neutrophil counts. What kind of assistance is needed? Is it because of stomach cold and having roundworms?
Answer
This condition is medically referred to as infant colic, which commonly occurs between 2-3 weeks after birth and gradually stabilizes around 3-4 months. Parents should understand the potential issues their baby may face during growth and development, and try to keep the baby in a comfortable position, helping the baby expel gas. Gas in children may be due to air entering the stomach when the baby is too eager to suckle, especially if the baby is changed after being too hungry; or it may be due to an inappropriate size of the nipple hole in the bottle, allowing air to enter the baby’s body through the bottle’s seams. Mothers do not need to worry excessively about their baby’s gas unless there are severe symptoms such as pain or difficulty breathing, in which case it is important to take the child to see a doctor promptly.