Patient's question:
The baby is 48 days old. Recently, after eating milk, they occasionally cough a few times, appearing as if it's very effortful. During coughing, it seems there is phlegm. The stool was green yesterday and yellow today. Just now, the loose stool had only milk curds, and occasionally, gurgling sounds could be heard in the abdomen. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to explain your question. According to your description, your baby should have indigestion. Occasional coughs are nothing to worry about, as coughing is also a self-protective reflex. As long as it's not frequent coughing with phlegm, there's no need for concern. Pay attention to keeping your baby's abdomen warm and applying cold compresses. When feeding, be careful not to overfeed and avoid increasing milk intake too quickly. Generally, increasing the amount of milk by 5 milliliters each time for 1-3 days should be sufficient. You can give your baby some probiotics to help regulate their intestinal function. I hope my explanation helps you, and I wish your little one health and a happy transformation!