Patient's question:
My daughter is eight and a half months old. Previously, she had one to two bowel movements a day, but recently, she has been having three to four bowel movements a day. The first bowel movement was normal, but the subsequent ones were a bit runny, yellow in color, and not well-formed. I’m not sure if she has diarrhea.Treatment history and effectiveness: She was given probiotics for five days, and for two or three days, she didn’t have a bowel movement. But now it’s happening again.
What kind of help do you need: I want to know if she has diarrhea.
Doctor's answer:
This first requires considering a stool test to clarify whether the issue is pediatric indigestion, intestinal inflammation, or fever-induced intestinal dysfunction. If it's indigestion, oral probiotics are recommended, along with the use of umbilical patches applied to the navel for treatment. If necessary, seek hospital pediatric intravenous treatment. Shorten the feeding intervals and increase fluid intake.Suggestions: If the cause is intestinal inflammation, it is recommended to decide on ampicillin intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment to prevent dehydration in the child.