Patient's question:
Child, previously they had bowel movements every two or three days. A few days ago, it became four days before a bowel movement, then diarrhea started. Now it's 6-7 times a day, yellow loose stools with yellow foam, loose stools with separated liquid and solid parts, and bowel sounds can be heard every time. It has been six days already, without fever, and the child is in good spirits. Breastfeeding. Taking some medication hasn't shown improvement. What could be causing the diarrhea, and how should it be treated? How to take Mamikai, dosage per time, and times per day. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Smecta, Dawa Ning. Desired help: Please provide a detailed answer.Doctor's answer:
2-month-old babies have delicate stomachs and intestines. Breast milk cannot be slightly cold, as even a mother eating slightly cold food can cause the baby to have diarrhea. Pay attention to nutritional balance and a reasonable diet. Boil millet porridge to drink, which is beneficial for the child, helping to regulate the baby's digestive function. The millet porridge oil extracted from boiling can be given to the baby to nourish the stomach and intestines, enhance immunity, and strengthen the body. Additionally, massaging the abdomen in a counterclockwise direction can also help stop diarrhea.When a baby has diarrhea, it worries the mother greatly. The mother can start by adjusting the diet, using food to alleviate the baby's diarrhea. If the baby has diarrhea without significant vomiting, the mother can give the baby some easily digestible foods such as (jiāo mǐ tāng - - toasted millet gruel), carrot soup, porridge, soft noodles, and leafy vegetables to help the baby relieve symptoms and speed up recovery.