Causes of bloating in children

Speaking of abdominal bloating, it is a very common problem. Because there are many reasons for this problem, it is necessary to relieve it in time when it occurs. Otherwise, if the stomach problem becomes serious, it will cause more damage to the body. So what is the reason for children's abdominal bloating? If a child has such a situation, if you want to know the reason, you need to conduct various physical examinations, so that you can have some understanding of the child's specific situation and choose the correct method when treating it.

Reasons for children's bloating:

Reason 1: 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.

Reason 2: Babies are more prone to bloating than adults. If the baby eats and sucks too quickly, he will inhale air into the stomach; if the hole of the bottle nipple is not of appropriate size, air will enter the baby's body through the gap in the nipple; in addition, the baby cries too much and inhales air; eating milk or other food will ferment in the digestive tract through the action of intestinal bacteria and other digestive enzymes, producing a large amount of gas, which will cause abdominal distension. If the baby can eat, defecate, does not vomit, has a soft belly, is active, passes gas normally, and gains weight normally, this type of abdominal distension is mostly functional abdominal distension and does not require special treatment, just take preventive measures.

Reason 3: Indigestion and constipation cause feces to accumulate in the intestines, which promotes the proliferation of gas-producing bad bacteria. Or milk protein allergy, lactose intolerance, enteritis, etc. cause digestion and absorption problems, which easily produce large amounts of gas.

Reason 4: Enlarged organs or tumors in the abdominal cavity, such as hepatosplenomegaly, cirrhosis, etc. The organs and tissues in the abdominal cavity may grow tumors, and the larger the tumor grows, the more it will cause abdominal distension.

After understanding the cause of the child's bloating, the treatment of the child's bloating needs to be based on the baby's physical condition. It should also be noted that when treating the child's bloating, attention should be paid to all aspects of the baby, especially the diet. The child should not be allowed to eat at will, as this will not help relieve the bloating.