Patient's question:
The baby is just 3 months old. In the morning, when I fed the baby milk, the baby kept crying and couldn't be comforted. The baby didn't eat much breast milk and stopped after just a few sips. When I switched to a bottle, the baby ate a few sips and then stopped. Later, the baby cried until it was tired and fell asleep. The baby had a slightly runny bowel movement at midnight, and during the day, the baby wasn't in good condition, having bowel movements seven or eight times. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, many parents are eager to treat the condition and demand immediate diarrhea control for their children, otherwise they believe you lack skill. In fact, diarrhea is similar to fever in principle—it is also a defensive response of the body. When there is "dirt and filth" inside, the body tries to expel it. For example, if a child with dysentery is given strong diarrhea-stopping medication, the "pus" in the intestines may not be completely expelled, which could instead worsen the condition.