Question
My baby has been suffering from recurring diarrhea since 9 months ago, and the front part of the stool has become dry and hard after 9 months. Now that the baby is 1 year and 1 month old, they have a poor appetite, eat very little, look pale and thin, and occasionally get small rashes on the face. They also have restless sleep during the daytime. How should the doctor prescribe medication for nourishment for the baby? Besides medication, what dietary therapy can be used? How long does the nourishment typically take? Thank you, doctor!
Answer
If a baby has a poor appetite, it usually indicates that their spleen and stomach are relatively weak. I suggest you take your baby to the hospital for a test of trace elements to see if there is a deficiency of calcium or zinc, which can cause loss of appetite and restless sleep. Additionally, consider medication nourishment and dietary therapy, such as giving probiotics and a balanced diet to improve spleen and stomach function. The duration of the nourishment will vary depending on the baby’s constitution and the severity of the symptoms, but it usually takes several weeks to several months. Wishing your baby a healthy and happy growth!