Patient's question:
My baby is four months old. Recently, for over 10 days, he has been having diarrhea. I haven't eaten any raw or cold food, and the child isn't crying or fussing. He is also in good spirits, except for the diarrhea, everything is as usual. On average, he has about six bowel movements a day. Please advise promptly.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you. In this season, bacterial gastroenteritis is more common, which is related to unclean eating habits. After drinking formula milk, it's important to clean the bottle promptly, preferably by boiling it. Before breastfeeding, make sure the nipple is thoroughly cleaned before feeding. Drink more diluted saltwater. Pay attention to the child's mental state and urine output. If the child appears lethargic or has reduced urine output, it may indicate dehydration, and intravenous fluid therapy may be necessary.