Question
I am particularly excited this year as I have given birth to a baby boy, who is now six months old. Lately, our little one has suddenly started vomiting and having diarrhea every day, with frequent loose stools. He looks very uncomfortable, and his face has even turned slightly yellow. I want to know how to treat diarrhea in a six-month-old baby?
Answer
When a baby experiences diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, it is usually due to acute gastroenteritis. Since babies are relatively small, their immune systems are weaker. Diarrhea and vomiting can easily lead to dehydration. It is recommended to take the baby to a regular hospital for a blood test. At the same time, an abdominal ultrasound should be performed. Appropriate oral digestive and anti-diarrheal medications should be taken, and if there is an inflammatory bacterial infection, oral anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs are needed, along with intravenous or oral rehydration salts to ensure adequate fluid intake.