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I would like to know a medicine for my baby's gas problem.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 28 days old. She is suffering from gas problem. I am not sure if it is colic pain as she does not cry a lot, but she is struggling to pass gas. She is squeezing her entire body to pass gas and due to this, she is not able to sleep properly. She will wake up in the middle of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. New born babies, who are exclusively breastfed, will usually not develop gas like adults. While breastfeeding, they swallow some amount of air, which they try to bring out and strain for that or vomit feeds. 2. It is a very common problem and can be easily overcom... Read Full »
Please recommend a diet chart for my very lean son.
Query: Hello doctor, My 3.5 years old son, who weighs 28 pounds, is very active and he likes to play all day. But, he is not gaining any weight, and he is very lean. He takes his meal properly, but he defecates twice or thrice daily. Do I have to worry? Or is it normal? Any diet chart or medicine recommend... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that 28 pounds is fine for a 3.5 years old child. Since this is a growing phase, children become taller, which actually makes the parent think that the child is thin. Do not worry about this. Also, you can reduce giving him outside food, and I suggest you ... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son suffers from pain above the belly button. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is four years old. He has had pain above his belly button for two days. He only wants to sleep. He is vomiting and not eating anything. Why? What is he suffering from? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is he passing stools? This is a very important question because if he is not then, it may point to obstruction. Another possibility is that there may be some mild gastritis. You can manage the pain by giving syrup Colicaid (Simethicone) one teaspoon only when there is... Read Full »
My 5-year-old son suffers from stomach aches and fatigue. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My five year old son lives in a village and is habitual of having milk twice a day. As he loves milk sometimes, he drinks raw milk (unsterilized milk). His father owns a dairy business. For the last one week, he is not feeling well and mostly complained about having a stomach ache, fatigu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be some gas problem probably, which is a minor issue. I suggest syrup Colicaid (Simethicone) half teaspoon thrice a day for three days. Also, I would advise against drinking raw milk. Please sterilize and drink. Please educate your son about raw milk that it ... Read Full »
How to manage gas problem in my 5 months old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby has just completed 5 months. We are giving her formula milk since my wife had less milk. She has constant problems with gas. I have given her Colicaid before a feed and burp her 15 to 20 minutes after every feed and gas gets released as well. Even after that, she cries due to gas ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. As per your history, this is an absolutely normal phenomenon in this age group. The child will pass gas like a big person. Do not worry. 2. Regarding the use of Colicaid (Simethicone), it is an absolutely safe medicine. Please stick to it only when necessary. 3. A... Read Full »
How to deal with gas problem in a newborn baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6-week-old baby. He is only breastfeeding, no formula. He had gas problems like any other baby, and the doctor prescribed us Simethicone for infants (0.02 fl oz) three times a day to help relieve it. He eats and defecates normally (at least once a day, sometimes once every two... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually at this age babies have gas or colic problems. It seems like that only. I need a few more questions to be answered. Does he regurgitates feeds also? Any relation of such episodes with feeding? Is it happening since birth (not these... Read Full »
What is the treatment for colic pain in a baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 26 days old and suffering from colic pain. She is unable to sleep properly due to this and she will wake up in between sleep and struggle a lot to release gas. She used to sleep peacefully for 5 to 6 hours at a stretch, but now could not sleep even for 1 hour properly. Our ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Understanding a baby's sleeping pattern can be quite challenging, as it tends to change rapidly. There are various reasons why babies may have trouble sleeping at night, such as experiencing Colic pain, which can lead to shorter sleep stretches of one or two hours. T... Read Full »
My 40 days old daughter is crying day and night inspite of having Colicaid. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 40 days old and she is crying a lot day and night. When consulted a doctor he prescribed Colicaid, and I am giving the same till now but there is no difference. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope your baby is fine. The dictum you have to follow in baby care is to remember, a crying infant is a hungry infant. Secondly, neve ever bottlefeed and give only breast milk. If you still decide to give formula feeds, feed it with a spoon or baby sipper and give ... Read Full »
My 2 month old baby is crying a lot. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2 months old baby is crying a lot. She is crying most of the day and is refusing mother's milk. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. 1.If a 2 month old child is crying, then it could be due to pain in the abdomen due to colic. 2. I suggest you start Colicaid drops (Dil oil, Fennel oil, and Simethicone), four drops thrice a day for three days. 3. If the child is not ta... Read Full »
Is it fine to take Omeprazole along with Simethicone for acidity?
Query: Hi doctor, I took Simethicone 250 mg 30 minutes back because my stomach is very bloated. It is now 3:30 AM on a Saturday. Should I take Omeprazole 20 mg for the acidity in my stomach, or should I wait for one more hour? If I need to use a sleep aid like Benadryl 25, at what time can I take it? Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you have been suffering from stomach bloating and acidity. It is better to take Simethicone after meals and Omeprazole before a meal or empty stomach. But you can take both Simethicone and Omeprazole together. This is because there are no in... Read Full »