A 38-day-old baby has been uncomfortable since over 20 days, often straining with a flushed face and crying. The body is curled up, hands clenched into tiny fists, until he talks nonsense or has a bowel movement. After a while, the straining starts again. During the non-straining periods, the baby’s mood is good, eating and drinking without any issues. The baby is on mixed feeding, and the stool is golden yellow with occasional milk curds, usually in a paste-like consistency. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor felt the abdomen, listened to the chest and back, and said everything is fine. I wonder if this could be infantile colic? If so, what kind of treatment is needed?
The baby often struggles to pass stool, sometimes going only once a day, then skipping a day, leading to extreme discomfort. The belly is always bloated, and massaging or cold compresses don’t help. After a thorough check-up, the doctor says there’s nothing wrong and prescribes probiotics, but the situation seems to worsen. What’s going on?
What should you do if your baby’s temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees?
A newborn baby has been frequently pulling at its ears, which might indicate rhinitis, sinusitis, or respiratory infection. It’s advisable to consult a hospital for a diagnosis and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, appropriate exercise, attention to preventing heat stroke, and hoping for a quick recovery are recommended.
A 2-year-old and 3-month-old baby is experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dry heaves. How should it be treated?
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How to Treat a Baby’s Cough and Phlegm Symptoms Caused by Cold
When at home, parents can use a warm compress to relieve their baby’s cold and nasal congestion, causing the nasal mucosa to constrict and promoting nasal unobstructed. This also helps in making thick mucus thinner, making it easier to expel.
What should you do when your baby has a cold?
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