Patient's question:
A 7-month-old baby has diarrhea, having 3-4 bowel movements a day, with yellow stools, occasionally yellow and green, sometimes sticky. The baby is in good spirits, eating and sleeping normally, and is breastfed. What should I do about the diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
A seven-month-old baby with diarrhea is generally believed to be caused by poor digestion, weak spleen and stomach, etc. At this time, the baby can be appropriately supplemented with complementary foods, and the amount of complementary foods should be minimized. If the baby has not eaten complementary foods before, it is recommended not to increase them. If the diarrhea is severe, probiotics can be given to regulate the intestinal flora. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat less and drink more water. It is recommended to stop supplementing with fish oil and calcium, as this is not conducive to absorption.