Patient's question:
My baby is now 11 months old and frequently has diarrhea with curdled milk in the stool, occurring 3-4 times a day. Since the child is taken care of by both sets of grandparents, he starts having diarrhea every time we come back. What could be the reason? In terms of diet, it has always been very light, including rice porridge, noodles, and milk powder. At 11 months, why is it suddenly not normal? What should we eat?Doctor's answer:
Child diarrhea may be due to indigestion or secondary intestinal inflammation, such as rotavirus diarrhea. These conditions require consultation with a pediatric department in the hospital. Diagnosis can be combined with clinical stool tests, or clinical virological tests can be chosen to confirm the diagnosis. After treatment in the hospital, follow the doctor's advice on improving the examination. Breastfeeding is recommended for the child, and currently, normal breastfeeding and formula feeding can continue. During this period, try to minimize the use of supplementary foods, but appropriate use of rice water is acceptable. Medical treatment should follow the advice of the doctor who has already provided treatment.