Patient's question:
18-month-old baby had a cold and fever two days ago, and now the cold has improved, but she has been having diarrhea. Yesterday, she had 8 episodes, and so far today, there have been 5. In the morning, it was slightly thicker, but in the afternoon, it became very watery! In the morning, it was a bit green, but in the afternoon, it turned yellow and looked like egg-like consistency, a bit watery too. She also doesn't drink milk much anymore! We have been giving her Montmorillonite powder and probiotics, along with Yang'er Xingspi Granules, but it hasn't helped. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Your baby's condition is considered to be gastrointestinal dysfunction, which is often caused by factors such as exposure to cold, unclean diet, and overeating. It is recommended to actively treat and prevent this issue. You can pay attention to your baby's warmth to prevent cold exposure, drink more warm water, and consume more vegetables and fruits for bowel movements. Oral medication such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Pian and live Bacillus subtilis capsules can be used for treatment. Pay attention to a regular diet. For now, you can temporarily reduce the amount of food intake to reduce gastrointestinal pressure. If dehydration is severe, intravenous infusion of digestive fluids can be administered to prevent the recurrence of electrolyte imbalance.