1-year-old baby starts having loose stools every other day

Patient's question:

Symptom Description: Diarrhea every other day, all watery, what should I do?
Past Treatment and Effect: Visited the hospital once, prescribed Peefikang, continued to have diarrhea after taking it for 2 days.
Help Needed: Afraid to give her formula milk, afraid of causing loose stools, what should I do?

Doctor's answer:

Generally, a baby's diarrhea may be related to the following factors: First, improper feeding or consuming contaminated food can both cause diarrhea. There are also other factors, such as environmental influences or daily activity levels, which can affect intestinal motility. For example, if the bowel movements speed up, the child may have more frequent bowel movements or looser stool consistency. In some cases, what we consider normal, or physiological changes, can also occur. For instance, during the period of introducing solid foods to a baby between three and six months, there is an adaptation process after adding new foods. The child may have more frequent bowel movements or changes in stool consistency. If the condition is not severe and the child remains in good spirits, and eating is not affected, then the mother can wait and see, allowing time for gradual adjustment.

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