Patient's question:
A five-month-old baby has had diarrhea for ten days. It started severe, but now they have three to four bowel movements a day. Initially, the stool was runny with foam, but now it's green and thick. Currently, they are taking probiotics and smectite. Do they need to change medication? The stomach often makes gurgling sounds.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why a baby might have diarrhea, such as:1. The mother eats cold or cool food, and the breast milk given to the baby makes the baby's delicate stomach unable to handle it, causing diarrhea.
2. The baby is not wearing a belly band, and the clothes they wear are too loose, allowing cool air to blow on them.
3. The breast milk the baby eats is not digested well, leading to poor intestinal digestion.
4. The baby lacks digestive enzymes, making it difficult for them to digest.
5. Infectious nausea and vomiting, such as viral infections.
Friend, based on your description, if the effect is good, it is not recommended to change the medicine. If the effect is not good, it is suggested that you go to a formal hospital to identify the cause of the nausea and vomiting before receiving targeted treatment.
The above is advice on the question "A five-month-old baby has had diarrhea for ten days." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!