Question
My newborn has gas and crying after the umbilical cord has fallen off. The doctor diagnosed it as digestive problems and prescribed probiotics, but the baby refuses to take them. There has been continued crying recently, and I worry if it might be colic.
Answer
Given the child’s condition, crying after the umbilical cord falls off may be due to gas, and the probiotics prescribed by the doctor are meant to improve digestive issues. Although the child may refuse to take them, parents can try to get the child to ingest them, and also consider massaging or applying a cold compress to the baby’s tummy to alleviate discomfort. The current situation does not appear to be colic, but rather a digestive problem. It is recommended to continue monitoring and try to address the digestive discomfort.