Patient's question:
My baby is now over 5 months old and has been exclusively breastfed. She has had diarrhea for a month, and despite taking many medications, it hasn't helped. However, her spirits and appetite are good, and she continues to gain weight. The only issue is that she has 5 to 6 bowel movements daily, with the first one in the morning being soft, and each subsequent one becoming looser.Doctor's answer:
If the baby's food is breast milk, continue breastfeeding. Considering that the latter part of breast milk contains more fat, it is recommended to feed more foremilk than hindmilk to absorb more protein rather than fat. If the baby's food is not breast milk and complementary foods are being introduced, it is necessary to control the diet, choosing foods that are mild, soft, low in oil, and easy to digest. Reduce the amount of food intake by eating small amounts multiple times. If necessary, temporarily stop feeding complementary foods to the baby in the short term, using diarrhea formula, etc. After the diarrhea subsides, it is also necessary to gradually return to normal.