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What Causes Stomach Pain And Bloating After Feeding In A Child?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, My 5 month son screems in pain after 15 mins of breast feed and stomach becomes hard. This continues for 15-30 minutes till he pass gas. He crouches his stomach while crying.Lately cries a lot whe we put him on stomach. Please advice. Thanks XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Symptoms typical of Infantile colic Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Namasthe Dear Mr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX These symptoms are typical of Infantile Colic. There is no cause for concern if the following criteria are meet 1. Sleeps adequately after passing gas/stools 2. No Vomiting 3. No distension of abdomen 4. Passes normal colour milk stools Intestinal colic , usually non specific is quite common in the infancy. As with the case of your son, its typical history. The child screams inconsolable with pain, child is relieved after passing stools/gas and then sleeps adequately I would advise the following 1. Continue breast-feeding adequately 2. Colimex Drops: 10 drops twice a day will be helpful. It has antispasmodic action(relieves intestinal spasm) and also has defoaming agent( helps in expulsion of cases) It will definitely respond. In case symptoms persists then suggest you to visit your Pediatrician for further clinical assessment. Wishing your son speedy recovery Happy Parenting Do write directly to me for any further query. Take Care Brother Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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What Causes Stomach Pain And Bloating After Feeding In A Child?

Brief Answer: Symptoms typical of Infantile colic Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Namasthe Dear Mr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX These symptoms are typical of Infantile Colic. There is no cause for concern if the following criteria are meet 1. Sleeps adequately after passing gas/stools 2. No Vomiting 3. No distension of abdomen 4. Passes normal colour milk stools Intestinal colic , usually non specific is quite common in the infancy. As with the case of your son, its typical history. The child screams inconsolable with pain, child is relieved after passing stools/gas and then sleeps adequately I would advise the following 1. Continue breast-feeding adequately 2. Colimex Drops: 10 drops twice a day will be helpful. It has antispasmodic action(relieves intestinal spasm) and also has defoaming agent( helps in expulsion of cases) It will definitely respond. In case symptoms persists then suggest you to visit your Pediatrician for further clinical assessment. Wishing your son speedy recovery Happy Parenting Do write directly to me for any further query. Take Care Brother Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon