Question
The baby is currently nine months old and has been experiencing severe anorexia since birth. She drinks no more than 400 milliliters of formula milk daily and has no interest in new complementary foods. Her weight is slightly below the standard, currently about 20 jin, and she occasionally vomits and has diarrhea. In the past month, twice at around 4:30 a.m., the baby woke up crying from deep sleep and began to vomit, but her spirits are still good. Despite multiple medical visits and medication, the situation has not improved. Parents hope to understand the possible problems and seek solutions.
Answer
This may be due to the baby’s weak digestive system or a deficiency in certain trace elements. It is recommended that parents take the baby to a local pediatric department for a re-examination and blood tests to determine if there is a deficiency in certain trace elements. Based on the results of the examination, targeted treatment can be administered. In daily care, avoid feeding the baby overly greasy or cold foods and pay attention to warmth. Additionally, probiotics can be administered to help adjust gastrointestinal function and promote digestion, gradually alleviating the baby’s symptoms.