Patient's question:
Medical Description:1. 6 days
2. Loose, frothy, yellow stools without odor, but with a sour smell; urgent, forceful bowel movements; occasional diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain and mucus resembling nasal discharge
3. Previously, the baby was very active during the day and slept only 4-5 hours. However, since the onset of diarrhea a few days ago, daytime sleep has also increased, and the baby is not alert when awake. I am very worried.
Previous Treatment and Effect:
The baby has been taking Bifidobacterium infantis (Silenor) without improvement.
Help Needed:
Is the child dehydrated? Is there a good way to treat diarrhea? And what tests are needed if we go to the hospital?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the most common causes of infant diarrhea are indigestion and intestinal inflammation. It is generally suggested that if a child's stool contains bubbles, it often indicates indigestion. Only when a child's digestion is poor and there are more food residues, fermented by bacteria in the intestines, will the stool contain bubbles. Additionally, bubbles in the stool may also be related to the child crying for too long and swallowing excessive air. Digestive water can be given to help, or products like Mimi's Love to adjust the intestinal flora, or Smecta to stop diarrhea can also be used.During acute diarrhea in infants, it is appropriate to temporarily fast for a short period, generally not exceeding 8 hours. Adequate fluid supplementation is also necessary, along with small, frequent meals. If needed, probiotics like Bifidus and Synbiotic, as well as pediatric diarrhea patches, can be administered for good results.