What to Do if My Baby Has Diarrhea and Runny Nose for Over Ten Days at Six Months Old?

Question

My baby is six months old and has had diarrhea and a runny nose for over ten days now. What should I do?

Answer

Have I recently changed my baby’s diet habits? This might be due to dyspepsia caused by an unhealthy diet and upper respiratory infection leading to coughing and a runny nose. In this case, respiratory infections require the use of anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment, and dyspepsia should not be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs to avoid intestinal flora imbalance and diarrhea. This condition can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and expectorants. They can be used together with beneficial bacteria to regulate intestinal flora, helping to improve the baby’s digestion and absorption. If the symptoms do not subside, it is necessary to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment.