Question
My daughter was born 18 days ago and is mainly breastfed. Lately, she has had more frequent diarrhea. Her bottom area has also become red. How should the doctor feed or treat her?
Answer
Dysentery is an intestinal infectious disease characterized by abdominal pain, tenesmus, and stools containing red and white pus. It is relatively common in infants. It occurs most frequently during the summer and autumn seasons but can also be seen in winter and spring. It is mainly transmitted through contaminated water, food, and hands by the feces of patients or carriers, as well as through flies that come and go between feces and food, playing an important role in spreading dysentery. People with malnutrition or intestinal parasitic infections, etc., who are physically weak, are more susceptible to this disease. Clinically, dysentery can be divided into acute and chronic types. It is recommended that if the condition is severe, it is better to go to the hospital for a check-up.