If there are white spots on the baby\’s face, does it mean there are worms in the belly? The truth is…

Question 1: How to tell if there are worms in the child\’s stomach? My child is 2 years old and 2 months old and has more and more white spots on his face. Do I need to go to the hospital? Doctor Yuan Yunlong answered: The white spots on the baby\’s face may be pityriasis alba, a common chronic dermatitis in babies. The main manifestation is the appearance of hypopigmented round or oval patches on the face. Some also appear on the neck, shoulders and trunk. Sun exposure, malnutrition, and vitamin deficiency can all induce this disease. The cause is currently unknown, and it will disappear on its own after several months or even years. Because it does not affect health and will not leave permanent skin damage, treatment is generally not necessary. It is recommended that parents add appropriate complementary foods with balanced nutrition to supplement the necessary elements for the baby\’s growth and development, use local moisturizer to keep the skin moist, and avoid prolonged sun exposure. Question 2: The baby\’s abdomen is a bit hard, which will be relieved after passing stool or urinating. It becomes very hard after feeding, and when touched, it sounds like a watermelon being slapped. What is the reason for this? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: A baby has a frog belly (a belly like a frog) after feeding, but this is not the case when it is time to feed. If the baby cries at a fixed time every night and is fine after this time, it may cause colic, and it is recommended to take Xiaoerkang granules to relieve it. Question 3: My baby is 5 and a half months old and has had diarrhea for 15 days. I have taken medicine, probiotics, and enemas, but nothing works! Today, a doctor from a nearby hospital told me to drink anti-diarrhea milk powder. Should I change the anti-diarrhea milk powder immediately or mix it in slowly? Dr. Luo Zhen’s answer: If you are taking anti-diarrhea milk powder now, you can just switch to it. There is no need to switch to breast milk. However, when you get better and then return, you need to gradually overdo it.