Patient's question:
My baby girl is 18 days old and is mainly breastfed. In recent days, she has had more frequent loose stools and has also developed redness around her buttocks. Could you please ask the doctor how to feed or treat her?Doctor's answer:
Diarrhea is an intestinal infectious disease characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, tenesmus, and the passage of red and white purulent blood stools. It is relatively common in children. It is more prevalent during summer and autumn, but can also be seen in winter and spring. It is primarily transmitted through the contamination of water, food, and hands by feces from infected individuals or carriers. Flies, which move between feces and food, also play an important role in spreading dysentery. People with malnutrition, intestinal parasitic infections, or other weakened physical conditions are more susceptible to this disease. Clinically, it can be classified into acute and chronic types. It is recommended to seek medical attention for serious cases.