Patient's question:
My son is 5 months old and has been drinking formula milk. He started having diarrhea two days ago, with watery, egg drop soup-like stools, about 6 times a day. We have started giving him probiotics and triple live bacteria tablets at home, but there hasn't been any improvement. Yesterday, we went to the hospital for a stool test, and the doctor said it's due to poor digestion, so they prescribed Erxie Ting Granules and Infant Spleen Strengthening Powder. He is still having diarrhea this morning, and I'm a bit worried because he recently had heart surgery. Does my son need to be hospitalized for treatment? If not, what can we do to treat his nausea and vomiting? Should we change his diet?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby seems to have nausea and vomiting caused by indigestion, which is usually triggered by cold or unclean diet. You can give him some Simethicone and add some infant stomach-strengthening powder. Additionally, combine dietary therapy by reducing his intake of milk or other foods and cooking some millet porridge for him. Drink the broth from the top, but avoid eating the millet at the bottom. It is both nutritious and beneficial for soothing the stomach. This should help him recover quickly. During this period, avoid spicy and irritating foods. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.