Question
A four-month-old infant, primarily breastfed, has recently experienced stool turning dark green with milk curds, sometimes liquid in consistency. The baby cries during sleep at night and occasionally vomits, with varying amounts and consistency of vomit. The infant has previously been given montmorillonite powder and cefalexin granules, as well as Baby One Patch. What assistance is needed?
Answer
A newborn’s stool turning dark green with milk curds and vomiting may be symptoms of dyspepsia. It is recommended to give the child some chicken gizzard powder and probiotics, along with an external umbilical cord patch, which should be effective. At the same time, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding catching a cold. Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration. Generally speaking, this is not a problem of enteritis, so the effect of using cefalexin granules as an antibiotic may not be good. Treatment can refer to the following suggestions: 1. It is recommended to use montmorillonite powder in combination with probiotics, or take chicken gizzard powder orally, under the guidance of a local doctor. 2. It is best to combine it with acupoint massage, which is a method of pediatric massage. It usually has a better effect than simply taking oral medication.