Patient's question:
The baby is two and a half years old. The day before yesterday, he had a fever and went to the hospital to take medicine to reduce the fever. After returning home, he has been feeling uncomfortable, not eating, and lacking energy. At night, we noticed that his stomach was quite bloated with gas. I don't know what medicine to give him. We only have adult medicine at home. Can we give it to him?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the main reason for this situation is based on the symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness and poor digestion caused by fever. In this case, the primary treatment should focus on addressing the underlying fever, followed by a few days of light diet and consuming easily digestible foods. The child's issue may be due to spleen and stomach weakness, which can be managed by eating small, frequent meals to nourish the body, applying clockwise abdominal massages, or taking medications to regulate the intestines.