Patient's question:
My daughter has had diarrhea for over 20 days. Previously, she had 1-2 episodes daily. After taking two rounds of medication, there was no significant improvement. We took her to the hospital for a stool examination, and they said there was a white blood cell infection. She took medication for a week, and the first two days were okay, but in the past two days, she has been having 4-5 bowel movements a day, and the stool is a bit runny like scrambled eggs. We feed her fresh goat milk during the day (just) and formula at night. Her spirits are okay, and she consumes about 180ml of milk.What type of diarrhea does this belong to?
Doctor's answer:
1) Feeding should be on a schedule and in measured amounts. Gradually introduce complementary foods over time, but avoid adding too much starchy or fatty foods too early. Also, avoid suddenly changing the type of complementary foods. You can add some apple juice and carrot water to help absorb excess fluid in the intestines.2) The transition to new milk should be gradual, and rushing is not advisable. Generally, the transition takes about 2 weeks. The first transition should start with the middle meal of the day, then gradually increase the number of meals with the new milk every few days until fully switched. Considering that every baby is different, the transition steps can be adjusted accordingly.
3) Pay attention to weather changes and adjust clothing accordingly, ensuring the abdomen is kept warm. After each bowel movement, clean the baby’s anal area with warm water, change diapers frequently, and promptly handle feces while washing hands and disinfecting to prevent reinfection. At the same time, strengthen physical exercise to prevent illnesses such as colds, pneumonia, and otitis media.