Patient's question:
The child, previously having bowel movements every two to three days, had only one bowel movement in the past few days. Then, diarrhea began, and now they have 6-7 bowel movements daily, with yellow, loose stools containing yellow foam. The loose stools are separated from the liquid, and bowel sounds can be heard with each movement. This has lasted for six days. There is no fever, and their mental state is good. They are breastfed. Taking some medication has not shown improvement. What could be causing the diarrhea, and how should it be treated? How to take Mimi Ai, dosage per time, and times per day. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Smecta, Dawa Ning. Desired help: Please provide a detailed answer.Doctor's answer:
2-month-old babies have delicate stomachs and intestines. Breast milk cannot be even slightly cold, as eating slightly cold foods can cause the baby to have diarrhea. Pay attention to nutritional balance and a well-balanced diet. Boil millet porridge to drink, which is beneficial for the child, helping to regulate the baby's digestive function. The millet oil extracted from the porridge can be given to the baby to nourish the stomach and intestines, strengthen the body, and enhance immunity. Additionally, massaging the abdomen in a counterclockwise direction can also help stop diarrhea.When a baby has diarrhea, it worries the mother greatly. The mother can start by adjusting the diet to alleviate the baby's condition through food. If the baby has diarrhea without significant vomiting, the mother can give the baby some easily digestible foods such as (jiao mi tang - fried millet gruel), carrot soup, porridge, soft noodles, and leafy vegetables to help ease the symptoms and speed up recovery.