Question
The baby is about 40 days old and has recently been refusing to take naps during the day. The stool is yellow, watery, foamy, and contains milk curds. The anus is red, and the baby cries every time it urinates. Is this a sign of gastrointestinal heat?
Answer
This could be a symptom of spleen deficiency. It is suggested to take Shen Ling Bai Zhu Powder and Bu Pi Yi Chang Pill under medical guidance for treatment. At the same time, it is advisable to consume less easily digestible foods to reduce the pressure on the digestive system and avoid overeating leading to indigestion. Additionally, it should be avoided to give the baby extremely cold or strongly irritating foods as these may cause strong irritation to the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, triggering nausea or gastrointestinal inflammation. Wishing the little one a speedy recovery and a healthy body and life.