Patient's question:
How to handle a 80-day-old baby with diarrhea? They have previously taken medicine and had injections, which worked. Now they have loose watery stools with foam.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Received injections and medicine.
Desired help: Please advise on how I can help my baby recover.
Doctor's answer:
The digestive system of infants and young children is not yet fully developed, making them prone to recurrent digestive disorders. Diarrhea in babies can be caused by poor body defense mechanisms, intestinal microbiota imbalance leading to extra-intestinal infections, or artificial feeding. Mild nausea and vomiting in children can be managed with exclusive breastfeeding for infants. If artificial feeding is necessary, for infants under 6 months old, dissolve an equal amount of rice porridge or water in milk or other substitutes for 2 days, then gradually return to normal diet. In case of need, seek medical attention for intravenous fluid therapy to restore digestive, water, and electrolyte balance. Wishing the baby good health!