Patient's question:
My baby usually has a bowel movement every 3 to 5 days. Recently, he has been having 6 to 10 bowel movements every day. Every time he talks nonsense, he will have a bowel movement. It has started to be yellow-green and then turned green, containing milk flakes and translucent substances. Two days ago, due to an unfortunate reason, the previous treatment and its effectiveness: When it first started, it was yellow-green, then turned green, so I used Dinggui Ermo Patch. Now, the baby's bowel movement frequency hasn't changed, but the stool has turned from green to yellow-green and contains milk flakes and translucent substances. What kind of assistance do you need: Tell me how to relieve the baby's symptoms.Doctor's answer:
First and foremost, it is important to be vigilant against dehydration in babies. Mildly dehydrated babies primarily show symptoms such as thirst, dry lips, reduced urine output, and irritability with a tendency to cry. If these symptoms reappear, it is necessary to rehydrate the baby. You can purchase Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) from a pharmacy.During episodes of diarrhea, it is essential to prevent malnutrition and adhere to the principle of small, frequent meals. Breastfeeding mothers should focus on breastfeeding exclusively, while increasing their fat intake to provide the necessary nutrients. For babies who have already started complementary feeding, easily digestible foods such as thin porridge, soft noodles, minced meat, vegetable purees, and fruit juices can be offered.