Patient's question:
My baby has just been born for 10 days. She didn't cry much before and loves to laugh. The family all loves her. The past two days, this child has had some diarrhea. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
The dietary principles for treating common pediatric diarrhea are to reduce food intake to alleviate intestinal burden. Limit fat to prevent low-grade fatty acids from stimulating the intestinal wall. Restrict carbohydrates to prevent the fermentation products of intestinal contents from promoting increased intestinal motility. The most important cause of infant diarrhea is indigestion, especially during the transition period of food introduction and when adding complementary foods. Add one new food at a time, starting with small amounts, and only add another once the baby is accustomed to it! If breastfeeding, the mother should also pay attention to her own diet.