Question

A 40-day-old infant is unwilling to take a nap during the day and often cries, although feeding and defecation are normal. There are milk residues in the stool. In the past few days, the baby has taken lactobacillus tablets three times. Seeking advice: Is it necessary to take any medication?

Answer

The symptoms may be related to a calcium deficiency, and further testing of trace elements can confirm the diagnosis. It is recommended to get more sunlight exposure, and you can take Longmu Zhuanggu Granules, as well as infant cod liver oil drops and calcium gluconate oral solution for treatment. At the same time, be aware of any indigestion or vomiting, which should be actively treated to prevent it from affecting calcium absorption. This is the suggestion for the question of “a 40-day-old infant unwilling to take a nap during the day and often cries,” hoping it will be helpful to you, and wishing you good health.