Question

My child is two months old and often has a bloated stomach, frequent stools with liquid, no burping, is startled, and vomits. Blood tests show a hemoglobin level of 3.99, hemoglobin 114, and lymphocytes 9.1.

Answer

The baby’s gastrointestinal digestion function is not yet mature, leading to vomiting and abdominal distension, which usually does not require excessive concern. As the intestinal flora becomes healthy, the symptoms will improve. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Give the mother’s milk to regulate the intestinal flora; dilute it with warm water and serve it at a temperature not exceeding 40℃.
  2. Give the baby warm water before feeding, raise the baby’s head and shoulders during breastfeeding, feed every two hours, and keep the feeding amount moderate. After feeding, hold the baby upright and gently pat the back to help expel air from the stomach.
  3. Gently massage the abdomen in a counterclockwise direction to help regulate the spleen and stomach.
  4. If symptoms persist or worsen over time, it is recommended to consult a specialist hospital for examination to rule out vomiting caused by disease.