Patient's question:
The baby has been born for more than 20 days, and every day the poop is watery, dripping out drop by drop. The baby's buttocks are red and sore, crying non-stop. Why is this?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello! Your child's bowel movements are watery, likely caused by indigestion. If your child is breastfed, it's probably due to improper diet in the nursing mother. The redness around the buttocks is diaper rash, which can cause severe pain to the child.Suggestions:
1. You can use Lactobacillus sporogenes, Lactobacillus casei, and pepsin oral solution to aid digestion.
2. You can use Smecta to stop diarrhea and protect the intestinal mucosa.
3. If your child is breastfed, it is recommended that the nursing mother follow a diet that is nutritious, light, and easy to digest. Avoid fatty and hard-to-digest foods such as soybeans, potatoes, and taro. Do not eat cold foods like oranges, tangerines, oranges, watermelon, grapes, and bananas, nor frozen foods. If the nursing mother also has poor gastrointestinal function, such as diarrhea or constipation, taking Chang Le Kang or Peifeikang orally can help balance the intestinal flora, which will aid the child's recovery.
4. Since the child has frequent bowel movements, the buttocks will inevitably suffer. It is recommended to avoid wrapping the buttocks too tightly while ensuring the child does not get cold. When cleaning the buttocks, use water as much as possible. If using a cloth, avoid rubbing—it should be gently pressed instead. Be careful not to damage the child's delicate skin, as this can cause severe crying. If the child cries uncontrollably, check if the buttocks are red, as this indicates discomfort. To prevent diaper rash, apply a layer of ointment, such as tetracycline ointment or even eye ointment, after each cleaning. Also, change the diaper promptly and let the buttocks air out to prevent the ammonia released during decomposition from irritating the delicate skin.