Patient's question:
At only eleven pounds, he's already started not liking milk and has a bit of white stuff in his mouth. The doctor said it's just a red throat in the child, and besides reducing the heat, he was given Lijunsha, which helped him feel better. Recently, he's not eating milk again, and from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m., he doesn't eat milk at all. He doesn't really like it and just pushes it with his tongue. We've been giving him Lijunsha for several days, but he still doesn't like it. In the afternoon, he's fine, very energetic, and his bowel movements and urine are normal. He sleeps well too. Now he's three and a half months old and only weighs twelve pounds. What should I do?The kind of assistance I need: I want to solve the problem
Doctor's answer:
Lack of zinc, my son also doesn't eat much. From 10 p.m. to the morning of the third day, he wasn't hungry because he didn't cry. Later, it was found that he was lacking zinc. Try supplementing with zinc. The child can mainly be breastfed, and try to avoid adding formula milk. Don't take medication, as Lixunsha can have a significant side effect of interfering with appetite. Oral thrush also interferes with appetite. Suggestions: Breastfeed the child, pay attention to oral hygiene, clean the mouth after feeding, and use nystatin glycerin for severe cases. Offer more water and use cross-linked vitamin B.