Patient's question:
At 20 days, a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a value of 31.35, while the normal range is 58-100. The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Liquid 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 with milk mixed in).Previous treatment history and effectiveness:
Starting from 40 days, the baby didn’t eat milk well and hasn’t improved until now. Currently, the baby drinks 600 milliliters of milk per day, but in recent days, it has reduced to 400 milliliters per day. At 20 days (3 months and 20 days), a trace element check revealed zinc deficiency with a value of 31.35, while the normal range is 58-100. The doctor prescribed Gluconate Zinc Oral Liquid and Amino Acid Vitamin B12 Granules, which have been taken for 10 days without any effect. Especially in recent days, whenever milk is given, the baby cries, frequently burps, and sometimes vomits thick milk.
Doctor's answer:
Baby's picky eating may be due to zinc deficiency, anemia, or a weak spleen and stomach. It is recommended to have the baby tested to check for zinc deficiency or anemia. When introducing complementary foods, introduce one at a time. After the baby has adapted to one food, wait for a while before introducing another. Do not feed multiple foods in one day.If the baby does not have anemia or zinc deficiency, you can give the baby medications that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as Ercangning, which can improve appetite. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the baby's picky eating is primarily caused by a weak spleen and stomach or indigestion due to food stagnation.
Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid getting cold. Be mindful of diet—reduce spicy, greasy, cold, and seafood. Drink more hot water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and take oral spleen-strengthening granules.