Patient's question:
Is it okay for an eight-and-a-half-month-old baby to eat congee made with pig liver and vegetable leaves? Baby has moderate anemia. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Hasn't eaten. What kind of help is desired: Consult a doctor.Doctor's answer:
The child is eight and a half months old and has moderate anemia. It is appropriate to supplement the child with nutrients. If it is iron-deficiency anemia, it is recommended to eat more spinach and animal liver. Drinking more porridge is also acceptable. Additionally, it is necessary to take herbal medicine to treat qi deficiency. It is also advisable to eat more lean meat and have regular check-ups at the hospital to monitor the anemia.Another option is to eat porridge with pig liver and vegetable leaves, but the main issue is a weak spleen and stomach. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for further examination and to take herbal medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach.