Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me why the baby doesn't sleep well when eating breast milk?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is possible that the child may be deficient in the essential trace element zinc. The main manifestations of zinc deficiency in children include poor appetite, slowed growth and development, weakened immune function, reduced taste sensation, and nyctalopia. Zinc deficiency during adolescence can lead to impaired sexual maturation.Considering that the baby may have digestive issues, there is no need to worry. You can have a stool test done to check for abnormalities. Since the baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, it is generally advisable not to overfeed to avoid disrupting digestive function. You can also try oral administration of Jianpi Granules and Zhengchang Sheng to help regulate digestion.