Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: A few days ago, I had dry stools, but recently I've had diarrhea, and it seems like indigestion, with yellow-green stools. Additionally, the baby loves to sleep on their stomach with their buttocks raised, and the stools are particularly smelly. The appetite is poor, with less intake and more output, leading to gradual weight loss.Current general condition: Less intake, more output, and weight loss.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Disadvantages of sleeping on your stomach:1. It can easily cause suffocation because the baby's head is heavy, and their neck strength is insufficient. When they cannot turn their head or roll over freely, their mouth and nose may be blocked by pillows, towels, etc., which can lead to suffocation and even be life-threatening.
2. It is not conducive to heat dissipation. The chest and abdomen are pressed against the bed, making it difficult to dissipate heat, which can easily cause a rise in body temperature or lead to eczema due to accumulated sweat in the chest and abdomen.
3. The limbs (hands and feet) are not easy to move.
Medication is to correct the child's sleeping posture.
Infant diarrhea can easily cause weight loss. It is essential to observe the child's mental state to prevent dehydration. You can use Smecta for retention enema and take some Bifidus tablets to control the diarrhea.