Question
A four-month-old baby has recently been consuming very little milk, with each bottle only containing about 30 milliliters, and the maximum intake being 3 to 4 times a day. Additionally, breastfeeding is also limited, and the baby sometimes cries loudly and exhibits behaviors like finger-sucking and dry heaves. Although the baby’s demeanor remains good, the weight is only 10 jin and 2 liang. The parents have taken the baby to the hospital for consultation, where the doctor prescribed Qihuizha Granules, folic acid, and dexamethasone. However, after one week of treatment, the effects were not significant. The parents are now wondering what they should do and whether they should continue taking the medication prescribed by the hospital.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that the parents take the baby for a comprehensive examination to determine if there is a zinc deficiency or digestive problems. For these conditions, it can be attempted to give the baby oral gluconate zinc andJianpi San oral liquid (Shenwei Oral Liquid) to improve the situation. At the same time, parents should pay attention to feeding methods, avoiding overindulgence and improper feeding habits. Providing a quiet feeding environment and ensuring focus and regularity during feeding can help increase the baby’s food intake. Moreover, parents should monitor the baby’s bowel movements to ensure normal functioning of the digestive system.