Question
Lately, the baby suddenly cries loudly every night about 40 minutes after falling asleep, and she cries intermittently every 1-2 hours after being consoled to sleep. Sometimes she falls asleep after drinking some milk, but sometimes she doesn’t eat even when fed. Holding her does not work; she must be held upright for a while to fall asleep. The baby has been tested for trace elements and is not deficient in calcium but is deficient in zinc and iron. She also takes Eichengxin every day. Currently, she weighs only over 15 jin, refuses to drink from a bottle, and only consumes breast milk and two servings of Henshi porridge and one egg yolk. She has frequent yellow urine and dry stools. The duration of the current illness: Over a week Current general condition: Lack of appetite, very low weight, crying at night??????
Answer
Based on the situation you described, these symptoms are quite common and may be caused by a cold. Please do not worry too much. It is recommended that you go to a large general hospital for relevant examinations so that the doctor can rule out other symptoms that may interfere with the diagnosis and determine a systematic treatment plan. Develop the habit of going to bed early and waking up early to strengthen your physique and improve immunity. Eat light meals, pay attention to keeping warm, and seek medical attention promptly if you feel unwell. Wishing you a speedy recovery.