Patient's question:
The child is eleven months old. Recently for the past three or four days, they have been vomiting a bit and having watery stools mixed with some curd-like substances. Doctor, is this caused by indigestion? What should we do?Doctor's answer:
??????If the baby has poor digestion or indigestion, you can check if the baby's stomach is bloated, if they are spitting up milk, and if their bowel movements are frequent, sticky, frothy, or green. Indigestion is a term used in traditional Chinese medicine, but it can also refer to digestive issues in Western medicine.If a child is not interested in eating, the first step is to rule out whether the abdomen has been exposed to cold and whether the bowel movements are normal. Additionally, if the baby has a cold, they may also lose interest in eating. It is recommended that the mother observe the situation and consider giving the baby pepsin oral solution or lactase tablets to aid digestion. If the condition persists, it is advisable to seek medical attention.