Patient's question:
The child is still breastfeeding. I don't know if it's because of the weather. The child has had diarrhea, so during that time, I only let him eat some porridge and didn't dare to give him anything else. There's also a runny nose. It has been going on for several days. I asked a doctor, what should I do about infant diarrhea and a runny nose?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, the baby may have a gastrointestinal type of cold. It is generally caused by a viral infection. First, let the baby drink small amounts of water frequently, while paying attention to diet. Offer small, frequent meals with light, easily digestible food, and make sure to keep the baby's abdomen warm. Oral medication can be administered, along with Ribavirin granules and Montmorillonite powder. After the cold improves, the gastrointestinal symptoms will gradually return to normal. The main goal is to prevent dehydration or electrolyte imbalance in the baby.