Patient's question:
My baby is four months old. Recently, for more than 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 provide timely and helpful advice.Doctor's answer:
Hello. It's a pleasure to assist you. In this season, bacterial gastroenteritis is more common, usually related to unclean eating habits. After drinking formula milk, it's important to clean the bottle promptly. It's best to boil it with hot water. Before breastfeeding, make sure the nipple is thoroughly cleaned, then feed the baby. Drink plenty of light salt water. Pay attention to the child's mental state and urine output. If the child seems lethargic or has reduced urine output, it may indicate dehydration, requiring intravenous fluid therapy.