Patient's question:
A baby born over a month ago has very loose stools, sometimes. What could be the reason? Is it a problem?Treatment history and effectiveness: None
Desired help: I want to know why.
Doctor's answer:
Your baby is a newborn who is less than one month old. They were brought back for a follow-up visit due to watery bowel movements. Based on the medical history and symptoms presented, it is considered possible that the condition may be rotavirus gastroenteritis, also known as autumnal gastroenteritis. This disease tends to recur during autumn and winter seasons, primarily characterized by the discharge of yellow, watery, curd-like stools, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as dry vomiting and fever. This condition can be diagnosed at the hospital through a routine stool examination and rotavirus test. Once the cause is identified, targeted treatment can be administered, which is highly effective.