Patient's question:
All symptoms: Since 3 months, the baby has been eating very little. This month, the maximum amount they can eat in a day is 500ml, and they go without eating for up to 8 hours. Whenever they are fed, they cry. The doctor has been seen and digestive medicine has been prescribed, but it hasn't helped. Their bowel movements and urination are normal, and they are in good spirits every day. The neighbor's 3-month-old baby eats 900ml a day, and our baby hasn't gained much weight in the past two months, with no weight gain of over 1 jin in a month.Onset time and cause: Since 3 months to the present
Treatment history: Seen a doctor, taken digestive medicine
Help needed: The reason for the baby not eating, how to help them reach a normal milk intake, and maintain normal weight gain?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a child's weight is not increasing, it is important to actively investigate the reasons. Generally, there are several factors, including medical conditions, improper feeding, and so on. Inadequate or untimely introduction of complementary foods can lead to feeding difficulties, insufficient nutrient intake, and thus slow weight gain. Improper complementary feeding methods, such as adding certain food types too early or giving too large an initial portion of complementary foods, can also make it difficult for a child's gastrointestinal tract to adapt, resulting in digestive problems. If this occurs frequently, it can cause slow weight gain, or even weight loss or no weight gain at all. Therefore, when introducing complementary foods, whether in terms of quantity or variety, it is necessary to follow the principle of gradual progression. This is the essential method to ensure that a child eats normally and obtains nutrients.