Patient's question:
The baby has been having diarrhea for three and a half months, with 5 or 6 bowel movements a day. The stool is very loose, yellow, and foamy. After taking probiotics and fossil powder for two days, there's still no improvement. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Babies often get diarrhea due to catching a cold or consuming unclean food. It's important to seek timely treatment to prevent the infection from worsening. If anti-diarrheal and digestive aid medications don't provide relief, it's necessary to visit a pediatric department for a consultation. A stool routine test and blood routine test should be conducted, and targeted antiviral or anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered based on the test results. In this case, acute gastroenteritis caused by indigestion should be the primary consideration. Hospital tests for stool routine are required, and antibiotics may be used for treatment if necessary.