Patient's question:
How to treat diarrhea in newborns. The baby is 45 days old and has been breastfed exclusively. Recently, she went back to her hometown and returned home afterward. The baby has been having loose stools, with three episodes in the morning alone. The stools are often watery, contain a lot of liquid, and are yellow. The fontanel has slightly sunken, and she is worried about dehydration. Does her wife eating a bitter vegetable (wild) have any impact?Doctor's answer:
Hello. The first thing to consider is testing the stool to determine whether the issue is infant indigestion, intestinal inflammation, or a cold-induced intestinal dysfunction. If it's indigestion, it's recommended to take Montmorillonite powder and probiotics orally, followed by umbilical application treatment. If necessary, seek hospital treatment for pediatric intravenous therapy. Extend the feeding intervals. Drink more water. If it's intestinal inflammation, it's advised to choose ampicillin intravenous infusion for anti-inflammatory treatment. To prevent dehydration and fever in children, oral ibuprofen suspension can be used for fever reduction treatment.