Many parents are scared if the child farts and cries, as they immediately begin to think about problems with the intestines and dysbiosis. However, often this process is quite natural and suggests that all the baby's systems are functioning normally. Another thing is if the process of gas removal is painful and causes certain inconvenience.
Gassing in the intestine occurs all the time, it contributes to normal peristalsis and prevents mucosal adhesion. Ideally, the newborn should not experience absolutely any discomfort and pain when the jets move out. But most babies under the age of 4 months suffer from excruciating flatulence.
Causes of gazikov in a child
After the birth of the baby, microflora is just beginning to form. An unstable digestive system still malfunctions, while a large amount of gases is formed, peristalsis and the nature of the stool are disturbed. Among the main causes of increased gas formation, it is necessary to highlight the following:
- change of food;
- incorrect body position when feeding;
- violation of feeding rules;
- the composition of mother's milk;
- diet of a lactating woman.
With a change in nutrition in the intestine, the child may experience increased gas formation. So, when replacing breast milk with artificial mixtures for some time, the baby will cry, squeeze legs under itself, showing that his stomach is very sore.
But improper body position during feeding can lead to the fact that the baby swallows air. In this case, quite severe pain is observed. Exactly the same situation occurs if the newborn incorrectly grasps the nipple. If with artificial feeding the bottle with the mixture is very tilted, then the baby can take air.
It greatly affects the newborn’s diet for a nursing mother. Everything that she eats is transmitted to the baby.
Symptoms of increased gas formation
With increased gas formation, in addition to the fact that the child often farts, other symptoms appear, in particular, such:
- foul odor of gases;
- stool yellowish-green with an admixture of mucus and lumps;
- vomiting and regurgitation;
- temperature rise;
- slight weight loss;
- white coating on the tongue;
- stomach ache.
Simple bloating lasts no more than a week. With the right treatment, your well-being quickly normalizes, and the symptoms disappear without complications.
Problem gas formation
If a newborn baby farts and cries, then this can be both the norm and a sign of deviation. The release of gases with an unpleasant odor indicates that the gastrointestinal tract is still undergoing the formation process, and there are no bacteria required for normal assimilation of food. That is why the processes of fermentation and decay begin, which provokes the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
After normalization of the intestinal microflora, everything passes quite quickly. However, this does not mean that there are absolutely no problems. Parents should definitely consult a doctor to diagnose and prescribe medications that will help ease the baby's well-being. As already mentioned, the primary cause of the appearance of a fetid odor during the evolution of gases can be the nutrition of a lactating woman. So, she definitely needs to review the menu and make sure that only healthy food is present in the diet.
If the child farts and cries, then this can also happen due to dysbiosis. This disease occurs due to the use of dirty toys or poorly washed nipples. The main sign of this is the presence of feces with mucus. Treatment in this case is selected only by the pediatrician after a thorough examination. It is strictly forbidden to conduct independent treatment, as this can only aggravate the situation.
If the child farts a lot and cries, then you must definitely review his nutrition, as well as take tests to exclude intestinal infections.
Be sure to consult a doctor with the appearance of such signs:
- the baby is anxious, especially after feeding;
- he pulls the legs to the tummy;
- screaming and crying;
- the baby has a hard stomach.
And if gaziki smell very bad, you need to pay attention to the child's stool. This situation may be a sign of diarrhea or constipation. This means that the baby needs help.
How to help baby
The child farts and cries - what to do in this case? This question worries so many parents. Gymnastics, massage and proper nutrition will help eliminate flatulence. Stimulates intestinal motility, and also eliminates cramps, fennel infusion. This medicine can be drunk by a nursing mother, and it will be transmitted to the baby along with milk.
It helps to eliminate cramps and reduce soreness massage of the tummy. To do this, starting from the navel of the crumbs, make circular movements in a clockwise direction, gently pressing with your fingers. It is also useful to press the knees of the child to the tummy. This will allow the gas engine to move much faster towards the exit.
After feeding, experts recommend spreading the baby on the stomach, as this allows you to stimulate the digestive tract. To alleviate the condition of the crumbs, you can also use a vent pipe.
Maternal Nutrition
If the baby farts and cries, in the menu of the nursing mother, it is absolutely necessary to exclude or replace all products that provoke flatulence and gas emission in the baby.
So, for example, it is recommended to replace fresh fruits and vegetables with baked or boiled ones. Instead of brown bread, you should consume pastries from rye flour. At the same time, it should be a little callous. In case of intolerance to whole milk, it is recommended to replace it with fermented baked milk or low-fat kefir.
What is colic?
If the baby farts and cries, this may be a sign that the baby is colic. They appear in the form of spasms of the intestines of the baby.
As already mentioned, the digestive system in infants is still imperfect and "ripens" in the process of growing up. Until the digestion process is completely normalized, the baby may have colic for some time.
Causes of occurrence
When the baby consumes breast milk or artificial formula, there is an active foaming and gas production. Among other causes of colic, you need to highlight:
- transition from breastfeeding to artificial;
- adaptation of the baby to adult food;
- slow assimilation of complementary foods;
- lactose deficiency;
- anxiety state of a mother or baby;
- wrong choice of milk mixture.
If the child does not have an appetite, and there is also a poor weight gain, you should definitely consult a doctor. He will conduct a series of studies and prescribe treatment.
How to recognize colic
How to understand that a child has colic is very important for all parents to know. And initially you need to exclude any possible diseases, making sure that there is no infection. If, according to the results of the examination, it turns out that the baby is healthy, then it is precisely colic that bothers him.
To understand that a child has colic, there are quite characteristic signs. And the main one is constant crying. It begins immediately after feeding or even with food. Some children at the same time refuse food.
It’s very difficult to calm the baby, he bends, pushes. His face blushes with tension. The child’s tummy becomes slightly swollen, dense, a characteristic rumbling is heard. Often attacks begin at the same time, and lasts about 3 hours, after which they pass without a trace. After exhaustion of gases, an improvement is observed.
Treatment
Treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor, since self-medication can greatly harm. As a rule, such means as “Baby Kalm”, “Hilak”, “Bifiform” are used. According to the instructions for use, "Baby Kalm" for newborns is prescribed for gastrointestinal diseases, which are accompanied by increased gas formation. This tool is recommended by pediatricians to eliminate bloating.
As stated in the instructions for use, "Baby Kalm" for newborns has virtually no contraindications, with the exception of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Doctors also recommend the use of drugs that can destroy gas bubbles inside the intestines, for example, “Bebinos” or “Espumisan”. In addition, you can give your child a decoction of anise, fennel or chamomile.
It is important for parents to remember that colic is not a disease. This is a temporary phenomenon and does not need special treatment. Drugs can be used only in the most extreme cases, when the baby is very suffering or refuses food.