Patient's question:
Experts, hello. My baby is 10 months old. Recently, he has had diarrhea. His stool is yellow and watery. What could be the reason for this? I would like to ask the experts, at what age can children use pediatric diarrhea patches? Can my baby use them? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to switch to probiotics and smectite. Continue breastfeeding without adding any complementary foods. If the treatment is ineffective after 2 days, it is necessary to see a doctor. In cases like this, diarrhea in babies is mostly caused by colds or poor gastrointestinal health. Prolonged occurrence can easily lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, so it is still important to promptly suggest checking and testing the stool to determine if it is due to indigestion or enteritis. Also, pay attention to whether it is caused by a cold leading to intestinal dysfunction. If it is indigestion, oral medications such as Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye and smectite can be recommended. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Extend the breastfeeding intervals to give the gastrointestinal system a rest. Increase fluid intake. If complementary foods have already been introduced, pause or reduce the addition of these foods. Gradually resume adding them once the condition improves. In particular, avoid foods that are difficult to digest.