Patient's question:
Baby girl, 65 days old, drinks milk 6 times a day, each time 110 ml, normal temperature, has a cough for 2 weeks, concentrated in the morning and evening with mild cough, feels like there is phlegm in the throat. Cries excessively after each feeding and is very difficult to calm down. Crying is followed by vomiting, coughing, and hiccups. Additionally, she has an umbilical hernia, with a weak and large navel. Unsure what to do.Doctor's answer:
A 65-day-old baby is formula-fed, drinking six times a day. Currently, they have a cough that has persisted for half a month, more noticeable in the morning and evening. The cough is accompanied by phlegm in the throat, and they cry and burp after each feeding. In addition to the umbilical hernia, it is quite pronounced. This condition may be related to the cough, and the baby could potentially have bronchitis or bronchopneumonia. The discomfort causes them to cry and vomit after feeding. It is necessary to revisit the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up, conduct a blood test to identify the pathogen, and perform lung percussion if needed, followed by a chest X-ray. After diagnosing bronchitis or bronchopneumonia, intravenous treatment will be required. Regarding the hernia, you can consult a general surgery doctor, who may consider using the umbilical cord for the baby.