Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea for about ten times a day. The stool is sometimes yellow and watery, and sometimes green and watery, but not like water. The baby is eating well and has good spirits, showing no change compared to before. Mostly, the diarrhea occurs during the day, but not while sleeping at night.Is there any medicine that is effective for treating the baby’s diarrhea? I urgently need help.
Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of infant and toddler diarrhea. There are mainly two types: one is caused by non-infectious factors, such as improper feeding or changes in weather that can lead to diarrhea. Dietary diarrhea includes eating too much or too little. Changing food components, adding too much sugar (on the other hand, too much sugar can also cause constipation); adding food supplements too quickly can cause discomfort, and weaning the child when it's hot. Changes in weather, such as a child's cold, may affect intestinal function; hot climate can reduce the secretion of stomach acid and digestive enzymes, and indigestion can lead to diarrhea. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. It is better to take medication under the guidance of a doctor.