Question
My baby is 8 months old and has mucus blood stools. The medication seems to help, but stops working after 2 to 3 days. What’s going on?
Answer
This situation with the baby is mainly considered to be due to catching a cold or viral infection leading to enteritis. It’s necessary to have a stool test done. Pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm and maintain a light diet. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should avoid cold drinks and spicy, fried, or stimulating foods. It’s important to first check and determine the cause of the illness for appropriate treatment.