Patient's question:
Since the baby was born, there has been milk leakage frequently. Recently, the baby has been eating poorly, spitting out the nipple after taking a sip, and the breast pump cannot extract much milk. What should I do? Over the past two days, the baby has also been having diarrhea, about 12 times a day. The color is yellowish-green, slightly runny but not very runny. This has never happened before. Previously, the baby had a bowel movement about 3-5 times a day. I would like to ask about the specific cause and treatment for this condition.(The mother had a cesarean section. The baby was fed with formula from a bottle for the first 5 days after birth, and then switched to breastfeeding, which has been going on for about 6 days. Initially, the baby did not know how to eat, but most of the time, they can eat well.)
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a child has diarrhea, the first consideration should be indigestion, intestinal inflammation, or exposure to cold. The first step is to diagnose the cause. If the child only has simple diarrhea and is in good spirits, you can give them some Lactobacillus casei or a probiotic preparation, or take Intestinal Growth, and can also add a course of cephalosporin anti-inflammatory medication. Once the diarrhea becomes severe and medication is ineffective, it is necessary to promptly start intravenous treatment.