Question
An infant of fifty-five days old is experiencing symptoms of digestive discomfort, with three bowel movements a day. The stool has an unusual odor, not the normal stool smell, and is not thick. Sometimes it contains milk residue and even appears in a chaotic state, lacking luster. What have been the past treatment methods and their effectiveness? How does probiotics help? How should infant digestive discomfort be treated?
Answer
Considering the possible cause of disharmony between the spleen and stomach, it is recommended to undergo medication treatment under a doctor’s guidance. Chicken gizzard powder and metoclopramide can be taken for treatment. Additionally, attention should be paid to diet: 1. Reduce the intake of fried foods to lower the pressure on the digestive tract and avoid digestive discomfort. 2. Reduce the intake of pickled foods. 3. Avoid cold and irritating foods, as these can have a strong stimulating effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, potentially causing nausea or gastrointestinal inflammation. It is recommended to eat easily digestible liquid foods and maintain a light diet.