Question
Hello! My child is currently three months old and has been suffering from a cold and cough. After taking medication for a week, they started having diarrhea with no improvement. We went to the hospital for a routine stool test and there were no abnormalities found. The doctor prescribed a week’s worth of medication, which we took for three days but saw no improvement, so we stopped giving it.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a stool test to understand if the child has a gastrointestinal infection. If confirmed, in addition to montmorillonite powder and probiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken. If the test results exclude infection, dietary adjustments can be made to improve the condition. Since the child is young and has low resistance, special attention should be paid to the child’s dietary hygiene, regularly disinfecting bottles, towels, and basins. If breastfed, also keep the nipple clean. Additionally, be aware of conditions that may trigger malnutrition-related diarrhea, which also requires parents’ attention.