Patient's question:
The baby's stomach is still tight and has diarrhea 4-5 times a day. Some people say that cooking apples with water can treat it. Can you drink the water cooked with apples? The stool test is normal, but it's frequent and watery. You don't want to take medicine. Can you drink the water cooked with apples? After drinking it, will the stool turn black and be normal? What kind of help do you need: Can a 4-month-old baby drink water cooked with apples? Will the stool turn black and be normal after drinking it?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you. A four-month-old baby can normally drink a lot of apple water, because at four months, babies can already eat apple puree, although the amount should be small. If the stool turns black after drinking it, it may still be due to indigestion, but it's best to go to the hospital for a routine stool test to check for blood. If the diarrhea occurs five or six times and there are no symptoms of dehydration or lethargy, it means the baby hasn't lost fluids and can focus on oral medication. It's recommended to stop all complementary foods, including apple water, if the baby has diarrhea. If there's no dehydration, oral probiotics, pepsin granules, and lactobacillus granules can be given.