Patient's question:
Daughter has had diarrhea for three and a half months, should she go to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take to improve? Please help me!Doctor's answer:
The presence of blood in a child's stool indeed suggests the presence of inflammation. In addition to taking anti-diarrheal medication, probiotics can also be taken to restore the balance of gut flora. It is also important to consider whether the diet of the breastfeeding mother may be problematic. The diet of the breastfeeding mother should focus on being easily digestible, nutritious, and light. If the mother's digestive function and bowel movements are also poor, and if the child's original stool was formed but is now loose, this indicates diarrhea. The most common causes of diarrhea in babies are poor digestion and intestinal inflammation. Generally, if a child's stool contains foam, it often suggests poor digestion. Only when a child's digestion is poor and food residue increases, fermented by bacteria in the intestines, can the stool become foamy. It is recommended to seek timely treatment.