Question
A 1-year-9-month-old baby has been vomiting for a week, and three days later, they started experiencing diarrhea, which changed from watery to mucous consistency. A routine stool examination at the hospital did not reveal any abnormalities. Currently, the baby has two episodes of diarrhea at night, which is mucous in consistency, accompanied by abdominal distension and hiccups, a decrease in urine output, and a redness of the external genitalia. How should this be handled?
Answer
It is commonly believed that the baby’s symptoms are caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, possibly due to bacterial infection. It is recommended to visit the hospital for further examination to determine the cause and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor’s guidance. During the diarrhea, the baby may develop lactose intolerance. If the diarrhea worsens with the addition of new formula milk or appears after switching to new formula milk, it is advisable to temporarily stop adding it. You can choose formula milk specifically designed for diarrhea and add probiotics daily to adjust the baby’s gastrointestinal condition.