Question

A six-and-a-half-month-old infant has experienced two episodes of diarrhea, with watery stools, caused by the mother eating watermelons and the baby catching a cold. Currently, the baby weighs only 14 pounds, which is underweight compared to peers. Is this related to frequent diarrhea?

Answer

Hello, this situation may be a physiological diarrhea, mainly due to the inappropriate introduction of complementary foods. It is recommended to continue giving the baby medicine to strengthen the spleen and stomach, and to supplement probiotics. At the same time, consider brewing attapulgite powder to alleviate symptoms. Please bring the child to a pediatrician for professional guidance on introducing complementary foods. Generally speaking, as long as the number of bowel movements per day does not exceed four times, it will not affect the child’s growth and development. Please do not worry excessively, but this situation still needs to be corrected in a timely manner.