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Suggest Medication For Flatulence
My 6 month old daughter has had gas and farting a lot lately. Also I have noticed an increase in her pooping, and its really runny/diariah like. We were on Similac Sensitive and switched back to Similac Advanced. Should I go back to the sensitive? Is the constant gas normal? it even happens while shes asleep. she shows no sign of discomfort either.
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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This could be evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast or feeds very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if she is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.
You need not worry about it if the baby is feeding well and gaining weight well and playful.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
This could be evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast or feeds very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if she is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.
You need not worry about it if the baby is feeding well and gaining weight well and playful.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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