Patient's question:
A 20-day-old baby boy, who was hospitalized last week due to cough, was discharged yesterday afternoon. However, since coming home last night, he has been crying all night and sleeping poorly. Additionally, it was discovered that one of his testicles is larger than the other, appearing slightly swollen. What should be done now?Doctor's answer:
The newborn baby was hospitalized due to coughing and has now recovered and been discharged. Afterward, they may experience gastrointestinal function disruption or crying due to medication or calcium deficiency. In this situation, it is recommended to give the baby digestive fish oil and calcium supplements. Generally, normal babies should start digesting fish oil after 15 days of birth. You need to closely monitor and observe the baby's body temperature, check if the lips are pale or blue, and note that one testicle being larger than the other is not a problem.