Patient's question:
Children used to get hungry very easily. For these past times, how can they manage to only eat milk every four hours? Today, during the physical examination, their height and weight were not up to standard. The doctor said they only met the standard at three months old?Doctor's answer:
Hello. The child may have digestive problems, which are caused by excessive feeding, leading to the accumulation of milk in the gastrointestinal tract. This can weaken gastric motility, resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea.Recommendations:
- Pay attention to feeding and avoid overfeeding.
- Appropriately extend the interval between feedings.
- Treatment can include taking pediatric Ji Nei Jin San (Chicken Gizzard Powder) or Hua Ji Kou Fu Ye (Digestive Liquid), which may be effective.
Based on your description of these symptoms, it is possible that the child may be deficient in zinc.
Recommendations:
- You can take calcium gluconate.
- Additionally, you can use traditional Chinese medicine, such as pediatric Jian Pi San (Strengthening the Spleen Powder), to regulate digestion.