Patient's question:
My son ate snacks yesterday and got an upset stomach. Since this morning, he has been having diarrhea continuously. Although he says his stomach doesn't hurt too much, I feel like he's still quite uncomfortable. I also tried giving him some anti-diarrheal medication. Is there a risk of life danger with infant diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, pediatric diarrhea does not pose a life-threatening risk, but it should be noted that if the baby's diarrhea lasts too long and causes severe dehydration, it may lead to electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, and even shock, which could be life-threatening. Everyone should pay attention to this and seek timely symptomatic treatment. Medications such as Montmorillonite can be taken to treat it.