Patient's question:
A newborn is 9 days old. They have been having diarrhea for these days. What could be the reason? What should be done? At 9 days old, they have been having diarrhea for these days, with yellow, watery, and very loose stools. They were initially fed with formula, but after 3 days, they have been exclusively breastfed. Diarrhea started from the seventh day. What could be the cause? How should it be resolved?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, pediatric diarrhea is a common pediatric disease characterized by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements and changes in stool characteristics, caused by multiple pathogens and multiple factors.Advice: It can occur in all four seasons, but it is most common in summer and autumn. It can be divided into infectious and non-infectious types. Since the child is too young, it is best to take him to the hospital for treatment. There are many reasons for infant diarrhea. If the child is confirmed to have infant diarrhea, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.