What Should You Do If Your Baby Has Diarrhea with Water Since Day 5?

Question

My baby has been experiencing diarrhea with water since day 5, and it’s now been two months. The baby’s stools are golden yellow and watery, gas passing also includes water, and there’s water around the anus when straining. Because my other baby had a similar condition, which improved after about half a month. The stools are watery every time the baby has a bowel movement twice a day. What should I do?

Answer

Hello, the first consideration for this situation is likely digestive discomfort. I suggest visiting the hospital for a routine stool test to ensure there are no other abnormalities. If the routine stool test is normal, it might be due to lactose intolerance. For cases of indigestion, oral triple probiotics can be chosen for treatment. If the issue is caused by lactose intolerance, it often improves significantly after introducing complementary foods.