Patient's question:
The tongue is white and thick, and during the day, he shows no interest in milk at all, almost refusing to eat. At night, when half-asleep and half-awake, he can take in a maximum of 60 milliliters and then stops eating. He doesn’t have a high fever, and his mental state is okay.Previous Treatment and Effects: Currently, he is being given Xingspi Yang’er Granules, but after more than a week, he still refuses to drink milk, with no improvement at all.
Desired Help: At birth, he was 47 cm tall and 5 pounds. Now, at two and a half months, he is 55 cm tall and 9.5 pounds. His height and weight are not fully meeting the standards. What should be done for the baby in this situation? I am very anxious.
Doctor's answer:
The recurrence typically happens around four to six months, and in some cases, it may occur as early as around three months. First and foremost, it's important to understand what causes the child to dislike drinking milk. There are many reasons for this recurrence, with the main ones being:1. Curiosity: The child is filled with curiosity about everything around them, which makes it easy for them to get distracted and unable to focus on drinking milk.
2. Waning interest in routine: The child is no longer just bored with "milk" and wants to try other foods.
3. Unpleasant environment or atmosphere: Wearing too many clothes, feeling stuffy at home, or experiencing scolding can make the child feel uncomfortable.
4. Slowing growth rate: The child's demand for nutrition and energy is not as high as when they were a newborn.