Question
How should I handle a baby’s diarrhea, with ten bowel movements a day and green stool that contains mucus?
Answer
If a seven-month-old baby experiences diarrhea with an increased frequency of bowel movements and mucus in the stool, it is recommended to conduct a routine stool test to rule out the possibility of enteritis. If the routine stool test shows the presence of white blood cells or pus cells, antibiotics should be used to control the infection, along with digestive aids. If the test results are normal, no antibiotics are needed, and probiotics or digestive aids can be taken for treatment alone.