Question
A one-year-old child started experiencing diarrhea yesterday, with several episodes. The frequency has increased today. Medication has been administered, but there has been no significant improvement. Should we be concerned? Is the medication appropriate? How long should it be used?
Answer
Please closely monitor your baby’s bowel movements. If there is improvement, you can continue with the current medication. If there is no improvement after two days, consider switching to a different treatment medication. If the stools remain loose, it may indicate that the child has acute enteritis. The medication currently being used is appropriate, but its effects should be observed for a few more days. It is recommended that you consider a hospital examination to confirm the child’s condition. A routine stool test may be needed for further assessment.