How to treat infant diarrhea

Patient's question:

On February 12th, I had a bowel movement. By the morning of February 13th, after getting an IV drip, I had a total of 8 bowel movements throughout the day, with watery stools. On February 14th, I got an IV drip to prevent dehydration and had 6 bowel movements. From February 15th to now, I have had 5 bowel movements, with loose stools. During the diarrhea, I ate rice porridge. The hospital's stool test did not show a viral infection.

Doctor's answer:

Suggest checking the stool test to determine if it's indigestion or intestinal inflammation. Also, pay attention to whether it's caused by a cold leading to intestinal dysfunction. If it's indigestion, oral medications like Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye and Simida can be recommended. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Extend the interval between feedings to allow the digestive system to rest. Increase fluid intake. If complementary foods are being introduced, pause or reduce the amount added. Gradually resume adding foods once symptoms improve. Avoid foods that are difficult to digest, especially.

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