Question
The baby is almost 50 days old and has had a slight cold for a few days. She was given some Gentian Xie Kang granules, but now she doesn’t want to breastfeed much, often eating only two or three sips and then stopping. The interval between bowel movements is long, sometimes going a day and a night without a bowel movement. What could be the cause?
Answer
Your child’s condition may still be due to indigestion. I suggest trying massage therapy for the baby. Have the infant lie on their back, with the masseur using the palm of their right hand firmly pressed against the abdominal muscles, pushing from the upper right abdomen to the upper left abdomen to the lower right abdomen in a gentle, repetitive motion. The technique should not be too forceful, with each session lasting about ten minutes. Perform this treatment 2 to 3 times a day. May your child recover soon!