The newborn’s belly is so swollen! Let’s see what’s wrong with your baby…

Compared with the small body, the baby\’s round belly is always particularly eye-catching, and it also confuses many parents, especially some new parents, who are always worried that something is wrong with the baby\’s body. But in fact, parents don’t have to worry about this situation. This is a very normal physiological phenomenon! Because the baby\’s abdominal cavity has a very small capacity, but the same number of internal organs as adults have to be squeezed into this small abdominal cavity, so the baby\’s belly will be filled to the brim, like a watermelon. Moreover, the baby\’s body is round in front and back, which is different from the slightly flat shape of adults. Therefore, the baby\’s belly will look round, especially when the baby is in an upright position, the belly will appear protruding and drooping, which is different from the baby. The small and cute figure is not proportional, but this is a normal physiological phenomenon. As the baby grows older, the abdominal wall muscles slowly develop and mature, and the baby\’s belly will gradually become flatter. Another reason is that babies are prone to bloating. This is because when the baby eats and sucks too quickly; the size of the nipple hole of the bottle is inappropriate; the baby cries excessively; food ferments in the digestive tract through the action of intestinal bacteria and other digestive enzymes to produce a large amount of gas, etc., etc., it will cause the baby to bloat. Especially for babies who drink formula milk, if the sugar in the body is not fully decomposed to generate gas, it can easily cause abdominal distension. However, as long as the baby can eat and defecate, does not vomit, has normal gas, normal weight gain, and is in a good mental state, then parents do not need to worry, because this is functional abdominal distension and does not require special treatment. However, it is not ruled out that pathological abdominal distension may be caused by some other factors, causing the baby\’s belly to be bulging. For example, intussusception, especially when the baby is 4-10 months old, is the period when complementary food is first introduced and milk production is increased, which is also the peak period for the incidence of intussusception. Because the baby\’s intestines cannot immediately adapt to the stimulation of the changed food, it will lead to intestinal dysfunction and intussusception; there are also diseases such as Hirschsprung\’s disease, intestinal atresia, abdominal tumors, and abdominal solid organs (such as liver, Swelling of the spleen and kidneys, ascites, and urinary system problems can also cause abdominal distension in babies. Therefore, if the baby also has the following symptoms while experiencing abdominal distension, such as: abdominal distension combined with vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, poor anal defecation and exhaust, or even fever and blood in the stool; abdominal distension combined with shortness of breath; bloated belly There is a feeling of tightness and tenderness; a lump-like thing can be felt in the abdomen. This is most likely caused by pathological factors. At the same time, pathological abdominal distension can also cause other complications, such as constipation, gastrointestinal bacterial infection, etc., thus affecting the baby\’s gastrointestinal function. Therefore, when the baby has abdominal distension and any of the above conditions occur, parents must pay attention and take the baby to the doctor for examination and treatment in time. In fact, if parents want to distinguish whether the baby\’s big belly is a normal physiological phenomenon or pathological bloating, they only need to observe the baby\’s mental state (if he is in good spirits and eats normally, then there is no need to worry too much) and whether the baby\’s belly is hard ( If it feels a little stiff when pressed lightly with your hand, or even makes you cry when you touch it, you should be alert). If stillIf you are unable to accurately determine the cause of your baby\’s bulging or enlarged belly, then go to the hospital for a diagnosis, or go to the doctor regularly for your baby\’s health check-up.