Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half months old and has been formula-fed. The bowel movements started as once a day and then became every other day. Recently, they have been every three days. She was given orange juice (30ml + 30ml water) to drink every day. After drinking it for two days without any issues, on the third day, she started having diarrhea. The juice was stopped immediately. Now, she has had diarrhea for two days in a row. The stool is not particularly watery but has an acid odor and some lumps. How should this be handled? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Three months old babies still have relatively weak gastrointestinal function, and intestinal dysbiosis leading to constipation are not suitable for introducing complementary foods. Providing orange juice may easily cause nausea and vomiting. It is recommended to give the child oral probiotics or montmorillonite powder to regulate the condition. Encourage the child to drink more water to aid digestion. If there is no improvement after three days, it is best to seek medical attention for a thorough examination and treatment. This is the advice on how to handle a three-month-old baby experiencing diarrhea after drinking orange juice. Wishing the baby good health!