Question
The infant experiences intestinal colic pain, which has been somewhat alleviated after receiving digestive and Qi-regulating herbal medicine treatment. However, symptoms recur every three to five days, with crying and fussing, an increase in bowel movements to four to five times a day, and feeding on breast milk and formula. The infant is otherwise in good condition, with good appetite and mental state. They have taken 21 doses of traditional Chinese medicine. Are there more effective treatment methods available from experts?
Answer
Infant intestinal colic pain may manifest as lower back pain, sweating on the forehead, cold hands and feet, and a pale complexion, possibly accompanied by abdominal bloating. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, these symptoms may be caused by cold stagnation in the intestines or milk and food retention. Symptoms of cold stagnation include abdominal pain, soft abdomen, preference for warmth and darkness, with pain relief after heat application. Milk and food retention is characterized by cramping abdominal pain, aversion to darkness, decreased appetite, vomiting of sour milk, and foul-smelling stools. It is recommended to accurately diagnose the cause based on the infant’s specific symptoms and to pay attention to keeping warm. Consider using warm medicine for pain relief.