Question
My 3-month-old baby has been suffering from diarrhea for 2 weeks. Sometimes, the stool is yellow with froth, and other times, it’s green with milk curds. I have tried Kenton but the effect is not good. The baby is still having diarrhea, and breastfeeding is sufficient. What should the doctor do?
Answer
If a 3-month-old baby has diarrhea more than six times a day, with watery stools and poor appetite, and appears listless, it’s essential to take the baby to the hospital immediately to determine the cause of the diarrhea. If there is a bacterial infection, intravenous administration of cephalosporin, penicillin, or macrolide antibiotics may be necessary. At the same time, fluid replacement therapy is required to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to severe consequences. Oral Simethicone can be combined with intestinal probiotics to protect the intestinal mucosa and regulate gut flora, promoting recovery from the disease.