Question
A male newborn was hospitalized for a few days and then discharged. At the time of discharge, his pneumothorax had been treated for nine days, and during the hospital stay, he was fed with formula provided by the hospital. After returning home, he began breastfeeding. On the first day, the amount was less, but on the second day, he started to increase the amount. Soon after, rashes appeared on his body. Initially, it was thought to be infant eczema, but it did not improve after several days. Additionally, there were instances of vomiting milk and frequent hiccups, and he had poor sleep quality, waking up every hour or one and a half hours.
Answer
No need to worry. It is recommended to check the stool sample to determine whether it is due to indigestion or enteritis. Attention should also be given to whether the intestinal function is disrupted due to a cold. If it is indigestion, it is suggested to take Shanyao Jianpi Oral Liquid and Simeticon tablets, and in severe cases, medical consultation and intravenous treatment should be sought. At the same time, extend the feeding intervals to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and ensure adequate hydration. If complementary foods are being introduced, they should be temporarily suspended or reduced until symptoms improve before gradually resuming. It is especially important to avoid difficult-to-digest foods.