Question
A two-month-old girl often coughs up milk and easily wakes up during sleep. What could be the cause?
Answer
According to the parent’s description, the child exhibited symptoms of easy milk regurgitation and waking up at 2 months old. The parent brought the child to the hospital for a consultation, where the doctor prescribed vitamins D, B6, cefixime, calcium gluconate, and vitamin AD drops. After the child was injected with vitamin D2, her mental state worsened, and she refused to eat and sleep. That night, after taking another medication prescribed by the doctor (possibly griseofulvin), the child was able to fall asleep. However, the next day, after taking vitamin B6, the child experienced vomiting and restlessness. It is recommended that parents be cautious when giving the child medication and follow the doctor’s instructions. Additionally, parents can try giving the child more water, appropriately supplementing calcium, and ensuring a balanced and comprehensive nutrition intake to avoid picky eating. It is suggested to continue giving the child cod liver oil and to use infantJianpi San (digestive powder) and Bacillus subtilis dicotyledonous granules (maternal love) in conjunction. After feeding, it is advisable to hold the child more often and gently pat their back to help expel stomach gas, reducing instances of milk regurgitation. At the same time, do not give the child an excessive amount of medication.