Patient's question:
The baby is 7.5 months old and has had diarrhea for 1 day with 3 bowel movements that look like water. What could be the reason?Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took medicine for 3 days and had injections, but it didn’t help.
Help needed: What should be done now? What medicine should be taken? What could be the cause?
Doctor's answer:
At 7 months old, a baby's nausea and vomiting are generally caused by two reasons: 1. Infection with enteroviruses or bacterial infections, 2. Digestive issues leading to nausea and vomiting. Currently, the baby has three bowel movements a day, which is not too severe. In terms of treatment, the first step is to determine whether the baby has an infectious condition and prevent dehydration. It is recommended to check a blood test and a stool test to rule out bacterial infections. Montmorillonite suspension enema can be administered, along with probiotics to adjust absorption function. Viral infections can often heal on their own, but dehydration must be prevented, and the baby should drink plenty of fluids. A liquid diet is recommended in the near future, avoiding greasy and poorly digestible foods. The above advice is for the question "Baby with diarrhea at 7.5 months, having 3 bowel movements a day." It is hoped this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!