Patient's question:
At about five and a half months, I provided the baby with some rice porridge water. A few days later, the baby's poop had bubbles in it, but it wasn't runny. I took the baby to the hospital, and the doctor said it was indigestion. The baby took some infant stomach-strengthening powder and bifidobacteria. After three days, the baby's poop improved, so I stopped giving it...Doctor's answer:
The baby has diarrhea! Timely digestion of body fluids nausea and vomiting initially present mild dehydration, so the focus of care is to first help the baby digest the lost fluids. Mom can choose any of the following hydration methods: homemade sugar. Add 10 grams of glucose or white sugar and 2~5 grams of salt to 500 milliliters of hot water. Take 20~40 milliliters per kilogram of body weight within 4 hours. Leftovers can be consumed anytime. Salt rice soup. Add 2 grams of salt to 500 milliliters of rice soup and let the baby drink it as hot water. Take the newly prepared oral rehydration salt (ORS): sodium chloride 3.5 grams, sodium bicarbonate 2.5 grams, potassium chloride 1.5 grams, anhydrous glucose 20 grams, and add water to 1000 milliliters.Secret Tip 2: Do not use drugs indiscriminately to ensure the baby's safety
Currently, the commonly used drugs for treating infant diarrhea, both domestically and internationally, are:
1. Montmorillonite powder, also known as Smecta, which has the effect of enhancing and repairing the intestinal mucosal barrier, and can fix and thoroughly remove various viruses, bacteria, and their toxins, suitable for various nausea and vomiting.
2. Probiotics, such as bifidobacterium preparations, can regulate the stability of the intestinal environment, protect beneficial intestinal bacteria, and help treat nausea and vomiting.
3. Dinggui infant umbilical patch (original name: Baby Patch), a pure Chinese herbal external application patch for treating infant diarrhea, is simple, convenient, effective, and has no side effects. These three drugs can also be kept as staple medications in the home first-aid kit.
Secret Tip 3: Dietary care to assist the baby
Once the baby has nausea and vomiting, many moms restrict their diet, fearing that it will worsen the condition. In fact, the opposite is true—nausea and vomiting babies need more nutritious food to prevent malnutrition after vomiting. Breastfed babies can continue to breastfeed, while artificially fed babies can still be given their usual feeding methods, "eat what they should eat, nothing is wasted." What moms need to pay attention to is that the baby's digestive function is still in the recovery period at this time, so bowel movements should follow the principle of eating small meals frequently, starting with small amounts and gradually increasing, and transitioning from thin to thick.
Secret Tip 4: A warm little tummy is very important
In addition to adjusting the diet, attention should also be paid to preventing the baby's abdomen from getting cold. In autumn, the weather gradually cools, and since the baby has been affected by viruses, their intestinal peristalsis has already accelerated. If the abdomen is further exposed to cold, the peristalsis will become even faster, worsening nausea and vomiting. Moms can use a hot water bag to apply cold compresses to the baby's abdomen or gently massage the abdomen to relieve pain.
Secret Tip 5: Protect the baby's little bottom
During nausea and vomiting, moms should also prevent diaper rash. Because the baby's bowel movements increase frequently, the skin and mucosa around the anus may be damaged. After each bowel movement, use warm water to rinse and apply some ointment with a greasy texture. Diapers should be changed promptly to prevent the urine-soaked diapers from rubbing against the skin and causing further breakdown, thereby preventing diaper rash and secondary infections.