Patient's question:
The baby is 10 months old, and lately, Dad hasn't been feeling well. His stool has been in a thin, mushy consistency. Sometimes it's once a day, and other times 2 to 3 times. Last month, we just switched to a new formula. At first, we mixed it with the old formula, and it wasn't like this. After completely switching to the new formula, his stool has always been thin and mushy. I'm not sure if it's because of the formula change?Doctor's answer:
The treatment for children with diarrhea requires a comprehensive approach, including the following measures:1. Continue with your diet, maintaining the previous dietary structure, but pay attention to eating small meals frequently and avoiding greasy, irritating foods to prevent overburdening the digestive system;
2. Prevent and correct dehydration: Generally, low-osmolar oral rehydration salts are chosen. Take them as needed—consume more if the diarrhea is severe;
3. Zinc supplementation therapy: Zinc supplementation is the standard treatment for both acute and chronic diarrhea. It helps in the rapid repair of damaged intestinal mucosa and prevents recurrence of diarrhea.