What treatment to be taken for the gastric problem for new born?
Patient: My son was born 12 days ago and for the last 2 days we are having problems with gas pains. He is being fed Similac sensitive which is intended for gas but is still suffering. He will cry for several hours at a time turning red in the face and tensing up his abdominal muscles passing gas every so often. I have tried massaging is belly and doing the bicycle leg motion which seem to help the gas pass but do not relieve the pain. Both parents have no known allergic reactions. I am wondering if giving him simethicone gas relief drops like Pediacare or Little Remedies or a product like Tummy Calm or Colic Calm would be safe? If he is awake and moving around after feeding there does not seem to be a problem with the gas, it is only when he is in his sleeping hours and doesn t get enough movement in to help push everything in the right direction. He was born 3 days late with no complications and is healthy. Doctor: Thank you for the query.It seems to be lactose intolerance. kindly pay attention to the timing of pain with feeding.Mother should be fed wholesome diet without chilies.Simethicone is quiet safe for some times but not to be used routinely.You can try putting baby on belly while sleeping it will help get rid of gases.It is still advisable to check with a pediatrician.