Patient's question:
At 20 days, a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a level of 31.35, while the normal range is 58-100. The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution and Amino Acid Vitamin B12 Granules. I have been taking them for 10 days now, but there has been no improvement. Especially in recent days, whenever I drink milk, the baby cries, frequently burps, and sometimes vomits thick milk (it looks like mucus, mixed with milk).Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
Starting from 40 days, the baby didn’t eat milk well and has continued to do so until now. Currently, the baby drinks 600 milliliters of milk per day, but in recent days, it has reduced to 400 milliliters. At 20 days, a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a level of 31.35, while the normal range is 58-100. The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution and Amino Acid Vitamin B12 Granules. I have been taking them for 10 days now, but there has been no improvement, especially in recent days, whenever the baby drinks milk, it cries, frequently burps, and sometimes vomits thick milk.
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is best to continue breastfeeding for 6 to 12 months. You can start introducing solid foods around 3 months and gradually reduce the amount of breast milk.Advice: Changing feeding methods often leads to changes in appetite. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, there is no need to worry too much. More patience is needed. Your baby is now 4 months old and can eat some mashed vegetables, fruit puree, or try drinking some porridge with some flavorful vegetable broth added. Changing the diet may cause mild changes in bowel movements in some children, but as long as they are not significant, they are acceptable.
Regarding medication, if needed, you can try taking Multi-enzyme Tablets for 2 to 4 days.