My newborn baby’s tongue tip has a bit of yellow. I want to understand the cause.

A 1-year-and-8-month-old child has been restless and crying recently, sometimes hitting themselves when they’re not pleased, and afterward, they seem to have a sense of victory when they see their parents.

White rings on a child’s tongue may be caused by indigestion or disharmony in the spleen and stomach, suggesting observation and possible adjustment.

Some children lacking calcium and zinc may develop white spots on their nails.

Full-term babies should start taking 400 IU of vitamin D daily from 15 days after birth to promote calcium absorption. If not supplemented on time, it can lead to symptoms of calcium deficiency such as excessive sweating, restless sleep, easy waking, and bald spots on the head. If these symptoms occur, it’s important to go to the hospital for a trace element test to check for calcium deficiency and its severity. If diagnosed with calcium deficiency, treatment is needed.

The baby experienced drowsiness after taking an anti-inflammatory oral liquid, and the parents are inquiring whether this is a normal phenomenon.

Your baby’s nighttime fever might be due to infections, connective tissue diseases, or malignant tumors. First, use alcohol to bathe and cool down the fever, and then find out the cause of the illness.

Frequent blinking is common in ophthalmology, often seen in dry eye syndrome, trachoma, and other refractive errors. It could also be due to inverted eyelashes irritating the eyelids, or it might indicate ADHD or even lead poisoning. These symptoms can be present. It’s advisable to go to a local, regular hospital or institution to have blood tested for trace element levels to determine if lead poisoning is present. Then, consult an ophthalmologist to check for inverted eyelashes and identify the cause for proper treatment.

Redness and swelling around a baby’s anal area may be due to damp-heat descending, and treatment should focus on clearing heat and promoting diuresis, along with a light diet and good hygiene practices.

Your baby’s coughing in the morning and evening might be due to a wind-cold cold. It usually comes with symptoms like frequent coughing, thin, white phlegm, and clear nasal discharge. Treatment can include Sanao Decoction combined with herbs to reduce gas and dissolve phlegm.