Methods to help relieve bloating in infants

 

Does your infant tend to cry endlessly even when she is fed and rested? Do you find her burping frequently? Could your infant’s worries be caused due to discomfort caused by gas?

If your infant has been suffering from gas related problems, it means she is already in a lot of pain and discomfort. Read this article to know about some easy and effective home remedies that will help soothe her.

The formation of gas in infants is a common and natural occurrence. Some parents do resort to options like gripe water and other, but these are not recommended at all and may cause side effects in some infants.

Simethicone  is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut. There are no reports of any side effects due to this medication. However, tell your doctor if you experience any unpleasant effects while taking this medication. Simethicone lowers surface tension and when given orally causes bubbles of gas in the gastrointestinal tract to coalesce thus aiding their dispersion.This compound is used for the relief of flatulence and abdominal discomfort due to excess gastrointestinal gas in disorders such as dyspepsia,gastroesophageal reflux disease,postoperative flatulence,air swallowing,spastic and irritable colon,gastric ulcers and diverticulosis.In addition to simethicone,Clief BSK oral drops contains Dill oil and Fennel oil whose functions are to make Colief BSK pleasant and acceptable to infants and children.Dill oil and Fennel oil are also useful for relieving gastrointestinal disturbances specially flatuence and colic pain.

 

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