Patient's question:
The baby is four and a half months old. Recently, they haven't been eating much milk; they drink about 30 milliliters of formula each time, and only about three to four times a day. The formula is cow's milk-based. They also eat very little breast milk. Sometimes they cry very intensely. At other times, they want to suck their fingers and have occasional episodes of dry heaving. The baby's spirits are still quite good. The baby currently weighs only 10 jin and 2 liang.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
The baby was taken to the hospital, where they were prescribed Qihuasha granules, folic acid, and dexamethasone. After taking these for about a week, there was no significant improvement.
Type of Help Needed:
Hello, what should I do now in this situation? The medications prescribed by the hospital haven't worked, so should I continue taking them?
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to carefully check for the possibility of zinc deficiency and digestive problems. It is suggested to take oral zinc gluconate and Jianpi oral liquid for a try. To ensure the child eats well, attention should also be paid to the method. Some children have picky eating habits, and parents become anxious. To coax the child to eat dinner, some parents use toys to distract them during meals. Others let the child eat while playing... Excessive indulgence by parents and a lack of understanding of proper feeding methods are also direct causes of children's picky eating. It is important to provide the child with a relatively quiet environment for bowel movements, allowing them to defecate comfortably and happily.