Patient's question:
The baby was previously being mixed-fed, but starting this week, they are exclusively breastfed. Previously, they had bowel movements every 3 or 4 days, with yellow, soft stools that contained some white curds. Since switching to exclusive breastfeeding, the stools have become looser, but starting yesterday morning, they have been having watery, egg-like stools.Doctor's answer:
When a child has diarrhea, it is generally considered to be infectious nausea and vomiting (viral or bacterial). First, it is recommended to check a complete blood count and a stool routine. If there is evidence of bacterial infection, it is suggested to use the aforementioned antibiotics (e.g., cefixime) under the guidance of a doctor. If it is purely a viral infection, it is recommended to use some antiviral medications (e.g., ribavirin granules). If nausea and vomiting are severe, it is advised to actively treat dehydration with oral rehydration solutions or intravenous fluids to prevent the child from experiencing dehydration again.