Patient's question:
The child is seven months old. At six months, they had already started on solid foods, which were mostly rice porridge and thin rice gruel, without adding vegetables or salt and oil. They have been eating well without any discomfort or abnormalities. However, in the past few days, I noticed that their bowel movements have been a bit off. Although they still have one to two bowel movements a day, the stool is soft, unformed, and sometimes watery. Is this a concern? What should I do?What kind of assistance is needed: What to do if a baby's stool is unformed?
Doctor's answer:
Nausea and vomiting are most commonly caused by infections. A stool test should be conducted to check for possible gastroenteritis or dysentery. If bacterial gastroenteritis is present, cefixime should be administered. For dysentery, it is necessary to go to an infectious disease hospital. Probiotics can be taken to regulate the intestinal flora and treat the condition. In cases of severe nausea and vomiting, Smecta can be used to stop diarrhea. It is also important to monitor for symptoms of dehydration such as decreased urination, lethargy, and poor skin elasticity. Immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid therapy is required if these symptoms are present. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume light, soft, and easily digestible foods, while avoiding greasy and irritating foods.