Patient's question:
A five-month-old baby has diarrhea, having bowel movements five to six times a day. A month ago, the baby also had diarrhea, but Montmorillonite powder and probiotics didn't help. After going to the children's hospital, the doctor said not to breastfeed or drink formula, and only prescribed medicine, allowing the baby to drink rice porridge with six to eight pieces of rice and a tiny bit of salt added. The goal was for the baby to have ball-shaped bowel movements to be considered better. After about a week, the baby finally had ball-shaped bowel movements. But now, a month later, the baby has diarrhea again. Doctor, what should I do? Is there anything other than not feeding the baby?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, when changing a baby's diaper, pay attention to hygiene, always keep the nipple clean, and ensure hand hygiene after the baby has urinated or defecated. Since the baby's stool is affected by the mother's milk, the mother should also pay attention to a balanced diet, eat properly, and avoid fried and junk foods. The diet should be regular, and cold drinks should be consumed less. Montmorillonite powder can be taken once a pack, three times a day, before changing the diaper; Bifidobacterium triple live powder, one pack, twice a day, should be taken 30 minutes after changing the diaper with warm water.