Question
A one-month-old infant, on a combination feeding regimen, has experienced abdominal distension for nearly 20 days, particularly struggling to sleep between 4 and 7 AM, showing the behavior of kicking legs vigorously. Symptoms are somewhat relieved after defecation, but the stool is hard and contains milk curds. Additionally, the infant has thrush. How should it be handled?
Answer
Hello. For newborn abdominal distension, consider using belly bands, probiotics, and other auxiliary treatments. As for thrush, which is an oral fungal infection, there are several treatment methods to choose from: first, you can use 1% gentian violet to paint on the mouth; second, mix clotrimazole powder (or ground tablets) with sesame oil and apply it to the mouth; third, grind the nystatin tablets into powder and mix with sesame oil to apply to the mouth; fourth, use 5% sodium bicarbonate to paint the mouth. Choose one of these four methods and apply it daily