Patient's question:
My baby is almost 8 and a half months old. For nearly two days, she has been having bowel movements like scrambled eggs. She has only been drinking breast milk. About her past treatment and effectiveness: She has not seen a doctor. What kind of help she wants: She wants to ask what is going on.Doctor's answer:
After reading your description, I have a basic understanding of your child's condition. Based on the child's age and the characteristics of the stool, it is more likely to be diagnosed as infantile diarrhea. Infantile diarrhea is usually caused by rotavirus infection and typically occurs in children aged 6 months to 2 years. The stool is watery and resembles egg drop soup. I recommend taking your child to the hospital for a routine stool examination to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is clear, treatment can be administered. Treatment generally involves antiviral therapy, fluid replacement to prevent dehydration, and oral medications to regulate the intestinal flora.