Patient's question:
At home, there is a one-month-old baby who suddenly developed diarrhea in autumn. The medicine prescribed by the doctor is all expelled, with about 20 episodes per day. What illness is this?Doctor's answer:
The specific treatment for a baby's diarrhea depends on the characteristics of the baby's stool, the frequency of bowel movements, the amount of stool, and whether there are any other abnormal symptoms. If the baby only has diarrhea without other abnormal symptoms, medication can be given to regulate the intestines while ensuring the baby drinks an appropriate amount of water to prevent dehydration. It is also important to provide easily digestible food and strengthen abdominal care to avoid abdominal chills, which could worsen the diarrhea. If the baby has abnormal symptoms such as fever or dehydration, symptomatic treatment such as fever reduction and fluid replacement should be administered.