Patient's question:
My child, today is exactly nine months old. Since four days ago, I've noticed symptoms of diarrhea, with a maximum of four episodes in a day. During this period, he has only been eating breast milk and formula milk, refusing to eat rice porridge. This morning, he had a small amount of egg custard. When feeding, I can clearly hear his stomach gurgling. Could the diarrhea be caused by catching a cold?Doctor's answer:
At nine months old, babies have already started eating a variety of complementary foods. At this stage, the choice of diet is very important. If the dietary method is incorrect, it is easy to cause diarrhea, which can significantly impact children's health.After diarrhea in a nine-month-old baby, active regulation is needed. It is also important to ensure adequate nutritional intake. Some traditional remedies suggest fasting, which can hinder nutritional replenishment and easily lead to symptoms of malnutrition. Therefore, babies should not fast completely after diarrhea. Instead, a small, frequent meal approach should be adopted. The diet should be low in fat and can include things like vegetable puree, fish powder, soft noodles, porridge, banana puree, and more.
This dietary habit should be maintained for two weeks after recovery to achieve good.