Question
A 20-day-old male infant was hospitalized last week due to coughing and was discharged in the afternoon yesterday. After returning home, the baby cried all night, had unstable sleep, and it was discovered that his testicles were of unequal size, with a slight swelling. What should be done at this point?
Answer
A newborn who has been discharged from the hospital after coughing may cry due to gastrointestinal disturbance caused by medication or due to calcium deficiency. At this time, it is recommended to give the baby digestible cod liver oil and calcium supplements. Generally, newborns should start taking digestible cod liver oil after 15 days of birth. Please closely observe the baby’s body temperature, lip color, and the condition of unequal testicle size. If there are no other abnormal symptoms, there is usually no need to worry.