Patient's question:
Baby's stool contains mucus, with three bowel movements a day. After taking probiotics and anti-diarrheal medication for five days, there's still no improvement. The child has lost a lot of weight and is only eating rice porridge. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms you mentioned in the child, considering the possibility of intestinal inflammation being the cause, it is recommended that you give the child anti-diarrheal medication and probiotics for treatment, which tends to be quite effective. During the treatment period, pay close attention to ensuring the child drinks plenty of water to allow the digestive system to rest. Once the condition improves, gradually reintroduce food, avoiding foods that are difficult to digest. If the situation worsens, it may be necessary to seek hospital treatment for intravenous therapy.