Question
A two-and-a-half-month-old baby is experiencing a yellow tongue coating. What could be the cause? Additionally, the baby is now refusing to breastfeed and prefers formula milk, crying and fussing when touched by breast milk. Moreover, one of the baby’s testicles is much larger than the other, diagnosed by a doctor as hydrocele. Is this related to the yellow tongue coating?
Answer
The yellow tongue coating in infants may be due to an excess of internal heat. This might be related to changes in the taste of breast milk, so it’s advisable to check if the mother also has a strong internal heat. Consider administering some cooling and detoxifying medicine to the baby. It’s recommended that parents take the baby to the hospital for a detailed examination, encourage the baby to drink more water, maintain good oral hygiene, and avoid eating foods that are easy to cause heat. The mother should also pay attention to her diet while breastfeeding, avoiding hard-to-digest or greasy foods. As for the hydrocele, although it is not directly related to the yellow tongue coating…