Question
My baby has been having diarrhea recently, and it’s egg flower-like, occurring five to six times a day. What medication can control it, and what should I do?
Answer
If your baby has diarrhea with an egg flower-like consistency, it may be due to viral enteritis. It is best to have the child’s stool tested at a hospital or perform a stool culture promptly. Supplement nutrition, fluids, and electrolytes at the same time. Oral medications can also be taken to alleviate symptoms, protect the intestinal mucosa to reduce leakage, and promote the improvement of diarrhea. Sodium chloride is used to replenish lost electrolytes, so active fluid therapy is needed to prevent dehydration or electrolyte dysfunction.