Patient's question:
6 days Low fever Diarrhea with foamy appearance presence of curdsDoctor's answer:
Summer infant diarrhea is determined by the physiological characteristics of infants. First, since the gastrointestinal tract of infants is underdeveloped, with less gastric acid and poor bactericidal ability, if they consume excessive food and drinks in summer, it dilutes the gastric acid, making it easier for pathogens to bypass this barrier and enter the intestines, causing diarrhea. Second, infants have fewer digestive enzymes in their gastrointestinal tract, which is not conducive to food digestion and can easily lead to indigestion. Third, infants grow rapidly and require sufficient nutrition, placing a relatively heavy burden on their gastrointestinal tract, making them more prone to digestive dysfunction. Additionally, high temperatures in summer facilitate the reproduction of bacteria, which is another reason for increased infection.