Patient's question:
Baby is four weeks old. Recently, she has had some diarrhea, with about four to five episodes per day. However, she is in good spirits. The diarrhea has lasted for about three days. She is currently taking Montmorillonite, probiotics, and Sizimotang oral liquid. Previously, her stools were not well-formed and were green, but this afternoon they suddenly turned a jam-like, golden-red color. In the morning, she played outside and bought some malt sugar from a street stall, eating two small pieces. I don’t know if it was caused by eating something unclean or another reason. Should I go to the hospital immediately? It’s currently evening, and if it’s not urgent, I’d like to make an appointment with a doctor tomorrow. The only option available tonight is the emergency room.Doctor's answer:
Based on the baby's symptoms and medical history, it is considered to be caused by poor digestive function, but it cannot be ruled out that there may be a possibility of enteritis. It is recommended to have the baby's stool tested at the hospital to rule out enteritis. If there is no enteritis, then the problem is not serious and can be treated with oral live bifidobacteria and other medications. Pay attention not to take it with hot water, and the child's symptoms will gradually stabilize. If it is enteritis, then anti-inflammatory medication will be needed.