Patient's question:
Baby, some indigestion, some white tongue, not eating well, had a fever a few days ago and had diarrhea for 2 days, the stool was watery with some milk residue inside.Treatment history and effectiveness: Montmorillonite powder and Bifidus were given, and the diarrhea stopped. When seen by a doctor again, Pan Desheng was prescribed, and the baby started eating normally, but the tongue is still a bit white.
Help needed: I want to ask if Pan Desheng can be used long-term? How long does it take for the tongue to turn white? Also, the baby always likes to eat plush toys and toilet paper—is this a sign of zinc deficiency? Should zinc be supplemented? Can zinc regulate the spleen and stomach?
Doctor's answer:
Considering the baby's gastrointestinal digestion and absorption function may have issues, it is necessary to regulate it. You can take pediatric compound pepsin to adjust the absorption function, which works quite well. It is recommended that moms do not overeat greasy food, as it may lead to the baby having diarrhea. Give the baby more water. It is suggested to go to a regular hospital for a check-up, test the stool, and see if there is any intestinal inflammation. If there is, some anti-inflammatory medication may be needed. Do not take any medicine for a long time and pay attention to supplementing with vitamin AD drops.