Question
A one-month-old baby has been experiencing physiological diarrhea for ten days now, with daily occurrences and a noticeable weight loss. In this situation, how should one handle the physiological diarrhea? Is medication needed for treatment? What should be paid attention to in daily baby care?
Answer
If a baby exhibits diarrhea symptoms, it is recommended to consider using digestive medications for treatment to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and ensure the baby receives adequate hydration to prevent dehydration. In daily feeding, maintain normal breastfeeding or formula milk. At the same time, mothers should be mindful of their own diet and avoid consuming cold and raw foods. If necessary, routine checks should be conducted to determine if there is a viral or bacterial infection. Lastly, wish the baby a healthy growth.