Question
My child is an infant, and they have been experiencing poor digestion, decreased appetite, and frequent diarrhea with loose, watery stools lately, which seems like infantile diarrhea. Doctor, what treatment should I consider?
Answer
Infantile diarrhea is caused by pathogenic microorganisms in the digestive tract, which can enter through contaminated food or water. Young infants are more susceptible to mild diarrhea. The cause of diarrhea may be due to impaired digestion or infection by the same pathogen in the intestinal tract. If the infant is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother maintain a balanced, light, and easy-to-digest diet, avoiding excessive intake of fatty foods.