Question
The baby cries and is restless at night and doesn’t eat much milk during the day. It seems to have stomachache, hasn’t had a bowel movement for three days, and doesn’t pass gas either. How should it be treated?
Answer
The child has poor absorption, disharmony in the spleen and stomach, poor gastrointestinal function, and slow intestinal peristalsis. Taking medications such as Xingpi Yanger granulesto strengthen the spleen and stomach, along with probiotic supplements to stabilize the beneficial gut flora. Shorten the intervals between breastfeeding or dilute the formula milk concentration.