A 13-day-old infant with colitis, is it severe? Should we

Patient's question:

Patient: Female, born 13 days ago, normal birth.
Current condition:
1. Diarrhea, 10 times a day, with blood in the stool.
2. Infant crying.

Doctor's answer:

For children with diarrhea, it is considered whether it is due to indigestion. If the routine stool test is normal, it could be due to a cold or indigestion. In such cases, it is recommended to take Mimi Ai, Smecta, and Cadotride granules for treatment. Additionally, local use of Baobao Yitie Ling on the navel can be applied for symptomatic treatment. If dehydration occurs, further treatment with oral rehydration solution or intravenous infusion may be necessary.

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