What Causes Excessive Gas And Frequent Urination In A New Born?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016

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Question : hi doctor I am mother of 15 day old daughter she's being too gassy passing gas and also urinating well however she has pooped just once I'm finding her to be Lil irritable since last 2 days yesterday I also gave her colic aid is it an alarming situation

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but do not worry. Newborns do show a wide variation in colour, consistency and frequency of poops. If the symptoms in your baby are not associated with vomiting, abdominal distension and fever then there is no need to worry. It can be a normal variation in frequency.

Ensure exclusive breastfeeding and maintain hydration by regular feeds. Give proper burping for 3-4 minutes in between and after feeds to help in peristalsis and aerophagia.

In case the irritability continue with excess cry or there is any other symptom such as fever, vomiting or abdominal distension, then do visit your pediatrician. They will completely examine the baby for definitive diagnosis.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar