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My son is suffering from gas problems. Please help.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At October 6, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 18, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son suffers from a gas problem. We got an X-ray and I have attached it.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is surprising to hear that you have taken an X-ray for a gas problem. I have gone through the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and there is no anomaly. It is not uncommon to have a gas problem in a two-year-old child. If it is intense, then you can test his stool for pathogens especially yeasts and germs. It can cause a microbiological dysbalance in the middle and lower digestive tract. Normally, a change in nutrition help to solve the problem. In older persons, probiotics are given in this case. But your son is too young to have probiotics. You can give natural yogurt without sugar. Just give him two tablespoons of plain yogurt with each meal for eight weeks. It can be beneficial. Check his stool for any pathogens if there is no relief. Avoid taking unnecessary X-rays. Thank you.

The Probable causes

Your son has a microbiological dysbalance in the lower digestive tract.

Investigations to be done

You can do a stool test for pathogens.

Differential diagnosis

Your son can have malnutrition.

Probable diagnosis

Your son can have dysfunction of digestion due to a microbiological cause in the lower digestive tract.

Treatment plan

You can determine the cause after doing a stool test. You can give natural yogurt with each meal to have some relief. Avoid giving sugary foods to the child.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow up with the reports of stool test.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Alexander Davis
Dr. Alexander Davis

General Practitioner

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