Symptoms of abdominal pain in newborns

In life, many men and women are first-time parents, so they are very concerned about the physical health of their children. However, when newborns have physical problems, many people tend to ignore many problems due to their lack of experience. For example, if a child has a stomachache, he or she may not be able to express it verbally, but will often tell the parents through symptoms. What are the symptoms of abdominal pain in newborns?

1. It is difficult to judge whether the newborn's abdominal pain is normal crying or abdominal discomfort based on the baby's clinical symptoms alone, so it is necessary to judge based on the baby's stool characteristics and bowel sounds. Because the baby's digestive function is not very perfect, the activity of digestive enzymes is very low, and the body's defense function is poor, it is easy to have symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea, and abdominal distension. Generally speaking, diarrhea and abdominal pain will change the shape of the baby's stool, such as thin or watery stool, yellow curds and foam, and may be mixed with a small amount of mucus. The baby may not suck the nipple and have a poor appetite. It is worth noting that the baby's crying does not necessarily mean abdominal pain. It is an unconscious reaction of the baby who has just been exposed to a new environment. It is also a way of exercise.

2. Stomachache is a common symptom of discomfort in babies. Older children can accurately describe their stomachache, such as stomachache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, etc., and can point out the specific location of the abdominal pain. For babies who cannot express themselves, the diagnosis is mainly based on other manifestations. For example, if they have symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, they will have stomach pain. Suddenly crying loudly, crying non-stop, rolling over, swollen abdomen, clenched fists, raised legs, and curled abdomen, these also indicate stomach pain. It can also be judged by touching the baby's belly. For example, when a baby is crying, he likes to have his belly rubbed, and when you touch his belly and find it bloated, he refuses; when you touch his belly and find it bloated, he refuses to have his belly pressed or his crying gets worse when you press his belly, these are also manifestations of stomach pain.

3. This situation is quite common in newborns. For example, when a child wants to poop or pee, or has eczema, itching, or irritability, he or she will strain. If the child has no other discomfort, you can continue to observe. Pay attention to your baby's food intake and appetite changes, avoid colds, and avoid nipple contamination. It is best to clean the nipples before the baby eats. Carefully observe the baby's emotions and various life characteristics changes to help detect the disease early.