Question
A twin female infant weighing 2.25 kilograms, born at 37+4 weeks, was hospitalized due to frequent vomiting of amniotic fluid and received gastric lavage and anti-infection treatment. Currently at 4 months and 5 days old, she weighs 4.2 kilograms, is 58 centimeters tall, and her motor development is approximately at the 3-month level. She had a pronounced stridor for two months after birth, weak suckling ability, mixed feeding, with a small milk intake of about 200-300 milliliters per day. Currently being breastfed with the addition of breast milk fortifier, with an intake of about 500 milliliters per day. The fortifier has been taken for about 2 weeks, with 2 weeks of diarrhea in between, during which it was discontinued. She cried loudly after birth and currently has slightly improved, but her cry is still sharp and her mood is easily agitated. Blood routine checks showed elevated white blood cells from birth. The other twin weighs 3.2 kilograms and is also breastfed, with a current weight of 8 kilograms. The weight difference between the two sisters is significant. How should they be fed and treated, and can they catch up to the normal development of other babies?
Answer
Active abdominal massage can be provided to help alleviate symptoms. If necessary, oral children’s pills or Qizhen Dan can be taken for treatment, and rectal suppositories can also be used to help relieve symptoms while ensuring the baby receives adequate hydration. Children affected by newborn diseases should be taken to a doctor for immediate medical treatment; parents should avoid self-administering over-the-counter medications and should use medication rationally. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for diseases.