Question
The baby is almost 50 days old and has had a slight cold for a few days. I gave her some Gentian and Platycodon Granules, but now she is not eating as much milk. She often stops after a few sips. The stool intervals are long, sometimes not having a bowel movement for a day or two. What could be the cause?
Answer
Your child’s condition may still be due to indigestion. I suggest trying massage therapy for the baby. Have the child lie on their back, and the massager uses the palm of their right hand to firmly press against the abdominal muscles, pushing from the upper right abdomen to the upper left abdomen to the lower right abdomen in a soft, pushing motion. Repeat this direction repeatedly, with moderate pressure, for about ten minutes each time, performing the massage 2-3 times a day. May your child recover soon!