How should I deal with diarrhea in a four-month-old baby?

Patient's question:

The illness has lasted over ten days. It was excreting seven or eight times a day, but now it's down to five or six times. There was high fever in between, which has subsided. The stool is watery with mucus, the abdomen makes rumbling sounds, and it usually has a bowel movement shortly after feeding.

Doctor's answer:

Diarrhea. The symptoms of diarrhea in children are generally considered to be caused by digestive disorders, viral infections, lactose intolerance, bacterial infections, and other reasons. It is recommended to take oral probiotics such as Bifidus and Smecta. Treatment involves drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration, and oral rehydration salts. If the treatment is ineffective, hospitalization for intravenous treatment is necessary. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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