Patient's question:
My son is now almost 6 months old and has been drinking formula milk. A couple of days ago, he developed diarrhea due to eating too many different foods. His stool contained water and curds, but his appetite and mental state are good. I’m wondering if there’s any quick remedy to stop the diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
If it's not diarrhea caused by eating something bad, don't take medicine lightly. The baby's safety is the most important thing. Also remember to drink more water to prevent dehydration. You can feed the baby a little cooked apple. Cut the apple into pieces and cook it in porridge. Cooked apples have the effect of regulating the intestines and drying up the stool. You can also feed the baby cooked apple puree. When the baby sleeps, make sure to cover their abdomen to prevent them from catching a cold. If the room temperature is too low, you can use a hot water bag for warmth. However, you should control the temperature to avoid scalding the baby. Drinking some hot drinks or rubbing the baby's abdomen with warm hands can also help. Please pay attention to observe whether the baby has specific diarrhea after eating a certain food. If so, seek medical attention to rule out food-related or allergic diseases.