Question
The patient is one week old, with a red flesh exposed at the center of the tongue coating. What nutritional elements might be lacking in the body? Recently, there has been finger-sucking and tongue-licking glass behavior, and the stool is not formed properly.
Answer
Based on the current condition of the patient, it may be a damp-heat symptom. A detailed trace element test is needed for a definitive diagnosis. To strengthen the baby’s constitution, pay attention to adjusting clothing, indoor ventilation and disinfection, and avoid crowded places and cross-infection during flu season. At the same time, a trace element test can be conducted to check for deficiencies in iron deficiency anemia, zinc, calcium, and other issues that may lead to poor constitution. If trace element deficiencies are found, they should be supplemented promptly, and exercise should be strengthened to enhance the baby’s constitution.