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Gastric issue
My baby is 23 days old ,sometimes he grunts and strains like he is trying to pass gas or poop. Is this normal? He turns red ,cries and not sleeping properly during this time. But other than this he seems normal.
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Continue exclusive breast feeding followed by burping.
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Please burp baby for 10 to 15 minutes after each feed ..if crying or colicky pain u may give colic aid drops as and when needed.
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No worries its normal in newborn...
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do burp after feed...you can also use digestive drops to relieve gas...
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Is he constipated ? Hope you are not giving power milk. Please give mothers milk breast feeding only . Hope there is no refusal to feed , baby is cheerful , passing urine normally , sleeping well .
If problem persists consult again
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Breast fed babies especially the ones who are both on breast and bottle feeds may have gas issues.
Avoiding mixed feeds may help. If crying a lot, you may need to consult your pediatrician regarding otc medications like Colimex drops, which can be used sparingly ( 1 to 2 drops maxm of 2 times a day).
If your baby is feeding well amd weeing well, I would not worry much!
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observe his feeding and weeing
avoid mixed feeds, try and give him breast feeds exclusively
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if baby is feeding well, I would be more relaxed, but in any case of reduced feeding, would take him to the Paediatrician.
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