Patient's question:
Since the baby was born, milk has been leaking frequently. Recently, the baby has been eating poorly, spitting out the nipple after taking a sip, and the breast pump hasn’t been able to extract much milk. What should I do? Over the past two days, the baby has also been having diarrhea, with about 12 bowel movements per day. The color is yellow-green, slightly runny but not very watery. This has never happened before; previously, the baby had about 3-5 bowel movements per day. I would like to ask about the specific cause of this situation and the treatment method.(The mother had a cesarean section. The baby was fed with formula from a bottle for the first 5 days after birth, and then switched to breastfeeding, which has been going on for about 6 days. Initially, the baby wouldn’t eat, but now most of the time, they eat well.)
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a child has diarrhea, the first consideration should be indigestion, intestinal inflammation, or exposure to cold. The first step is to confirm the cause. If the child only has simple diarrhea and is in good spirits, you can give them some Lactobacillus casei or a probiotic preparation, or take Intestinal Growth, and may also add a course of cephalosporin antibiotics. Once the diarrhea becomes severe and medication is ineffective, it is necessary to promptly start intravenous treatment.