Question
A baby has been experiencing diarrhea symptoms for ten days, with approximately 6 to 7 bowel movements per day, the stools are green or yellow in color and resemble egg flowers, accompanied by an odor. The suspicion is that it is caused by eating cherries, and the condition has not yet healed. The past diagnosis and treatment process and effects are unclear.
Answer
The causes of “infantile diarrhea” are mainly divided into two categories: one is dyspepsia, usually due to improper diet, unreasonable feeding, such as excessive intake of high-protein, high-fat, rough and difficult-to-digest foods, or too much cold food, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and causing diarrhea; the other is gastrointestinal infection, such as contamination of food or feeding utensils by bacteria or viruses, causing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which in turn leads to diarrhea. During the treatment process, it should be avoided to use antimicrobial drugs excessively, and only use them when there is a bacterial infection. At the same time, it is not advisable to use astringent antidiarrheal drugs prematurely, especially during the acute stage. Severe diarrhea and vomiting may lead to dehydration and acidosis, which may have adverse effects if not treated promptly, so timely medical treatment should be sought.