Question
During the holiday season, an infant experienced symptoms of vomiting, abdominal distension, and diarrhea. After two days of intravenous treatment, although the infant’s mental state improved, there was still a persistent feeling of hunger and difficulty in defecation, with an abdomen that was bloated but not due to gas. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
The infant may have experienced a disruption of the normal digestive flora in the intestines due to previous antibiotic treatment, which requires time to recover. During this period, it is advisable to avoid overfeeding the infant. It is recommended to drink soup before meals and perform abdominal massage to promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. At the same time, it is suggested to increase the intake of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits to help restore the intestinal flora.