Question
The child often has loose stools, one to two times a day, is thin, burps after eating hard-to-digest food, has poor sleep, sweats a lot, cries often, and always wants to eat. Even after eating a lot, they don’t feel full. It seems like spleen deficiency from some information… What could be the cause of poor stool and burping?
Answer
Poor stool and burping may be caused by indigestion or could be related to dry mouth. It is recommended to take Shanmai Jianpi Oral Liquid and Huoxiang Decoction or Sìwèi Pányī Shū Granules. Also, pay attention to shortening the interval between changing diapers, diluting formula milk to give the gastrointestinal tract a rest, feeding more water, increasing the supply of complementary foods, and gradually restoring normal supply after improvement. Especially avoid eating indigestible foods. Drink plenty of water.