Patient's question:
At 20 days, a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a level of 31.35 (normal range is 58-100). The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution and Amino Acid Vitamin B12 Granules. I have been taking them for 10 days now, but there has been no improvement. Especially in recent days, whenever I drink milk, the baby cries, frequently burps, and sometimes vomits thick milk (it looks like mucus, mixed with milk).Past treatment history and effectiveness:
Starting from 40 days, the baby didn’t eat milk well and has continued to do so until now. Currently, the baby drinks 600 milliliters per day, but in recent days, it has reduced to 400 milliliters per day. At 120 days (3 months and 20 days), a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a level of 31.35 (normal range is 58-100). The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution and Amino Acid Vitamin B12 Granules, which have been taken for 10 days without any improvement. Especially in recent days, whenever milk is given, the baby cries, frequently burps, and sometimes vomits thick milk (it looks like mucus, mixed with milk).
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is best to continue breastfeeding for 6 to 12 months. You can start introducing solid foods around 3 months and gradually reduce the amount of breast milk.Suggestion: Changing feeding methods often leads to changes in appetite. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, you don’t need to worry too much. Be patient. Your baby is now 4 months old and can eat some mashed vegetables, fruit puree, or try drinking some porridge with some flavorful vegetable broth added. Changing the diet may cause slight changes in bowel movements in some children, as long as they are not too obvious, this is acceptable.
Regarding medication, if you choose to use it, you can try taking enzyme tablets for 2-4 days.