Patient's question:
For two consecutive days, I've had diarrhea and also developed heat rash. I haven't dared to cover him too much, but everything below his stomach is wrapped. I don't know if it's because of me or if the baby ate something that upset his stomach. Could you please tell me what could be the reason for the baby having diarrhea at 13 days old?Doctor's answer:
Hello, I'm glad to help you. Based on the situation you described, I infer the following, without considering breastfeeding for now. Currently, the stools of early newborns are generally not formed. I suggest you avoid eating greasy foods and have dinner preferably without spicy, greasy, or cold foods. At the same time, you don't need to dress the baby too warmly, as that can easily cause heat rash, apart from making him uncomfortable. Patients should develop a regular routine and maintain a healthy lifestyle, persist in treatment, and follow a light diet with aerobic exercise to boost their immunity and reduce the risk of illness.