Patient's question:
I've had diarrhea for about 10 days now. My bowel movements are watery, about 10 times a day, and it hasn't improved at all. I went to the hospital for a check-up and the white blood cell count was 4-6, with a weakly positive occult blood test. What treatment should I do?Doctor's answer:
There are pus cells in the stool, so it is necessary to consider the possibility of intestinal inflammation. Pay attention to dietary hygiene. If breastfeeding, clean the mother's breasts before each feeding. If formula feeding, disinfect and wash the bottles before feeding. Long-term diarrhea in babies cannot be ruled out as lactose intolerance. It is recommended to check for lactose tolerance in the urine. If the test is positive, it is suggested to switch to lactose-free formula and further clarify the combination test report. If your child has severe diarrhea, additional liquid supplementation may be necessary.