Patient's question:
Tianjin Medical Description: My baby is two and a half months old. Since birth, his stomach has been cold. Every time he gets sick, he cries non-stop, and his stomach makes gurgling sounds. He also has more bowel movements and eats less milk. If I give him some Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules and use a Dinggui er qibie patch, he gets better after taking the medicine for two or three days. However, his stomach feels bad again after a day or two without medicine.Past Treatment and Effects: Giving him Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules and Dinggui er qibie patches helps him feel a bit better.
What Help Do You Want: Is there any way to reduce his medication intake and make his stomach feel more comfortable?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! The child's spleen and stomach are relatively weak in this season, so it's important to avoid abdominal coldness. You can use a belly band to protect the child's abdomen, wearing it both during the day and at night. Additionally, after the child finishes feeding, you can perform abdominal massage with your middle and ring fingers in a clockwise direction for about 30 times to aid digestion. It is recommended to breastfeed on a schedule and avoid overfeeding. After feeding, gently pat the baby's back to help expel air from the stomach. Pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm. You can apply warm to the navel and complement it with a warm water bag for heat therapy.