Patient's question:
My child was born three months ago. For a whole week, they have had diarrhea. They have been having many bowel movements every day, and the stool is watery. I suspect it's diarrhea. I stopped breastfeeding and switched to formula, but the symptoms haven't improved! What are the causes of diarrhea in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello. If the baby has no other abnormal conditions except for diarrhea, you can wait for a few days. As the baby grows older, some infants may recover from physiological diarrhea after starting complementary foods. It is normal for newborns who are exclusively breastfed to have fewer bowel movements. If their mother also has diarrhea, don't worry. It is recommended to have both mother and baby tested for their stool to check for bacterial infections. You can go to the hospital for a check-up and have your mother take medication to achieve a two-pronged effect!