What should I do if I have bloating in my right lower abdomen?

Newborn abdominal distension and gas is a relatively common symptom of newborns. It is usually because the child's physical development is not yet mature, so indigestion may occur. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time to find out the specific cause. At the same time, parents can also make a specific judgment based on the child's performance. If the situation is relatively minor, you can handle it yourself.

Generally speaking, a baby's belly is bigger than an adult's and looks bloated. This is because the child's abdominal wall muscles are not yet fully developed, but have to accommodate the same number of internal organs as an adult. When the abdominal muscles do not have enough strength to bear the weight, the abdomen will appear more prominent, especially when the baby is held, the abdomen will appear to sag. In addition, the baby's body is round from front to back, not slightly flat like an adult's, which is one of the reasons why the belly looks bloated.

In addition to the aforementioned reasons, another common factor causing abdominal distension in babies is that babies are more prone to bloating than adults. The main causes of bloating include the following aspects:

1. The baby eats and sucks too quickly, causing air to be inhaled into the stomach, especially when the baby is hungry for too long before feeding milk.

2. The nipple hole of the bottle is not of appropriate size, causing air to enter the baby's body through the gap in the nipple.

3. The baby cries excessively.

4. The inhaled milk or other food is fermented in the digestive tract by intestinal bacteria and other digestive enzymes, producing a large amount of gas.

In fact, babies also have some ways to dissipate gas. For example, after feeding, gently pat the baby's back to promote burping, so that the gas in the stomach and intestines can be discharged from the esophagus. Some babies are very good at expelling gas and can expel gas through the anus. In addition, relying on the absorption of the gastrointestinal wall can also relieve abdominal distension.

Therefore, mothers should not worry too much about children's abdominal distension, because it is quite common and the treatment is relatively simple. First of all, you should judge the cause of your child's condition based on the situation described above, so that you can better regulate it. At the same time, mothers should also take better care of their babies.