Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has had a series of issues, and I am very concerned, afraid that the child's condition will worsen. How should I treat infant indigestion and fever?Doctor's answer:
If a baby has a fever due to indigestion, the temperature is usually not very high, so there's no need to give fever-reducing medication. Physical cooling methods are sufficient. Just the baby will be fine.A baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, so avoid overeating and opt for small, frequent meals. For a baby with indigestion and fever:
1) Acupressure massage can be an effective (auxiliary treatment).
2) Boil hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and a small amount of rock sugar in water for the baby to drink—it works well.
3) Compound Baby Chicken Gizzard Powder, a traditional Chinese medicine, is safe without side effects.
4) Alternatively, you can buy chicken gizzard from a herbal store and add it to the baby's rice while cooking. However, it can be bitter, so adding a little rock sugar might help the baby tolerate it better.