Patient's question:
Experienced moms, please help me out. My baby is almost 5 months old, but recently, he has been having diarrhea. When he has diarrhea, the stool is a bit green and watery. The baby also often cries and fusses. So, what should I do if my baby has an upset stomach and diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Children with diarrhea may have indigestion or intestinal inflammation. Indigestion is mainly caused by cold or improper diet, while intestinal inflammation is primarily caused by bacterial infection. If the diarrhea is severe, it is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.Recommendation: It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for testing. If it is indigestion, probiotics + smectite should be taken. If it is intestinal inflammation, cefixime granules + intestinal + smectite should be taken. If the symptoms are severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for intravenous treatment in a timely manner.
Rest well, give the child plenty of warm water, and maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy foods. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold.