How to relieve intestinal flatulence in infants

Infants are young, the gastrointestinal tract function is not well developed, more prone to symptoms of intestinal flatulence. The common relief methods mainly include the following: 1. abdominal massage: appropriate massage can be performed on the infant’s abdomen in a clockwise direction, which helps to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, speed up gas discharge and relieve the symptoms of intestinal flatulence; 2. local hot compresses: warm towels can also be used to apply local hot compresses to the Local hot compresses on the abdomen can help promote gas discharge and relieve the symptoms of intestinal flatulence; 3, auxiliary burping: after eating, gently pat the baby’s back to facilitate burping, which helps promote the discharge of intestinal gas; 4, probiotic conditioning: under the guidance of a professional doctor, the appropriate use of probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora of infants, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and thus play a role in relieving intestinal flatulence. If, in addition to intestinal flatulence, there are also symptoms such as crying, vomiting, poor anal venting, fever and shortness of breath, parents are advised to take their infants to the hospital in a timely manner for relevant examinations to determine whether the disease is caused by intestinal atresia, intestinal stenosis and other factors, and to actively treat them. Parents should also pay attention to the cleanliness of the infant’s food and the frequency of infant feeding, and avoid feeding or breastfeeding only after the infant is excessively hungry, so as to avoid sucking or eating too rapidly, inhaling a lot of air and aggravating the symptoms of intestinal flatulence.