Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. My son was originally on Wyeth, but now that he's one year old and switched to the third stage, his stools have become looser, and he's had diarrhea for the past two days. I heard that the first and second stages of are more nutritious. Can I continue to give my child the second stage?Doctor's answer:
Is it diarrhea or bubbly? Does it contain undigested milk curds? All of these need to be observed! Previously, my baby had diarrhea with watery stools, and after 10 episodes a day, after two days of seeing a doctor, he was already mildly dehydrated! So, it’s essential to give the baby more water and also take anti-diarrheal medication! The baby also needs to be replenished with electrolytes, not the salt from our household, but the one you can buy at a pharmacy! Also, is your baby lactose intolerant? If so, they will have diarrhea every time they drink milk, and you’ll need to switch to lactose-free milk! Don’t overfeed the baby—eat small meals more frequently. Think about it: the baby’s stomach is so small and weak. If you keep feeding them, the stomach will keep moving without rest, leading to continuous cycles of diarrhea! No oil can be eaten—boil some plain rice, add some salt, and clean out the stomach! I don’t know about your baby’s dietary habits, so I can’t give arbitrary advice. If it’s really serious, you should take them to the hospital for a stool test!