Patient's question:
My child is three months old and has been having diarrhea. What could be the reason? Can they get an injection? The child was seen by a doctor at the hospital, who prescribed medication for three days, but it didn't work after taking it. I bought a patch to put on the child's stomach, but it still isn't effective. Can they get an injection now?Doctor's answer:
First, it's important to rule out whether the mother is consuming foods that are too greasy, if the baby has caught a cold, how the feeding utensils are sterilized, and also take the baby's stool for testing. If bacterial infection is ruled out, it could be due to improper feeding, extreme heat, or sudden cooling. For mild cases, you can increase the frequency of digestion and water intake, increase feeding volume and frequency, and avoid introducing new prepared foods. For more severe cases, it may be necessary to temporarily stop feeding milk and other main foods. The fasting period is generally 6-8 hours. If the baby has frequent diarrhea, or symptoms such as dry lips and mouth, sunken eyes, gray complexion, increased urine output, and loss of skin elasticity reappear, it indicates signs of dehydration, and the baby should be taken to the hospital immediately. For infectious nausea and vomiting, use anti-infective medications. If it's non-infectious nausea and vomiting, dietary adjustments and restrictions can be made to help the body recover lost fluids, such as oral rehydration salts, while also taking care to prevent further cold exposure.The above suggestions are for the question "My 20-day-old daughter has red spots on her body and keeps crying and having diarrhea." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!