Question
An infant who has a bowel movement every three to four days has very dry stools and has not completely passed stool for five days. Additionally, the baby shows no interest in vegetables and thin porridge but will eat some noodles. There are no test or examination results at the moment, and this symptom has never occurred before.
Answer
Considering the described situation, the child may be deficient in zinc or other nutrients, and from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, it might be due to weak spleen and stomach. The child needs a balanced diet, including vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, and dairy. If zinc deficiency is suspected, it is recommended to undergo a trace element test. If zinc deficiency is confirmed, it is necessary to promote digestion and supplement gluconate zinc. In addition, consider using traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach to enhance nutrient absorption. It is suggested to use Xing’er Yangpi Granules.