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My baby is now 14 months old. In the morning, the front part of her stool is very dry, while the back part is very soft (not solid). She drinks formula milk and it’s a bit white. After noon, when she wakes up from her nap, her stool is very loose. This has been going on for about half a month. She is in good spirits, having bowel movements sometimes twice a day and sometimes three times, and they are getting looser each time. I hope for your reply. Additional information for the first question: It’s possible that the baby has viral enteritis, possibly caused by rotavirus infection, with stools changing to a loose, watery consistency like egg flower soup. Treatment can include oral antiviral and digestive aid medications. During treatment, it’s important to monitor for signs of dehydration, such as less tears when crying, a sunken fontanelle, poor skin elasticity, reduced urine output, and a poor mental state. If dehydration occurs, oral rehydration salts should be administered promptly and frequently to prevent dehydration. If the baby shows significant vomiting, increased frequency of bowel movements, or reduced urine output, it should be taken to the hospital immediately for intravenous treatment to correct dehydration.
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My baby is now 14 months old. In the morning, the front part of her stool is very dry, while the back part is very soft (not solid). She drinks formula milk and it’s a bit white. After noon, when she wakes up from her nap, her stool is very loose. This has been going on for about half a month. She is in good spirits, having bowel movements sometimes twice a day and sometimes three times, and they are getting looser each time. It could be that the baby has viral enteritis, possibly caused by rotavirus infection. For treatment, oral antiviral medication can be taken along with digestive aid drugs. At the same time, it’s necessary to observe for signs of dehydration such as reduced tear production when crying, a sunken fontanelle, poor skin elasticity, decreased urine output, and a poor mental state. If dehydration occurs, oral rehydration salts should be administered promptly and frequently to prevent dehydration. If the baby shows significant vomiting, increased frequency of bowel movements, or reduced urine output, it should be taken to the hospital immediately for intravenous treatment to correct dehydration status.