Question
My child is now exactly 1 year old and often has diarrhea, up to 5 to 6 times a day, with loose stools. When the baby was about 7 months old, we took them to the hospital and a stool test showed no issues. This time, after having diarrhea for four days, we went to the hospital again and another stool test was conducted, which still showed no problems. The baby has not been dehydrated and is in good spirits.
Answer
Based on your description, the doctor’s assessment of the cause of the baby’s diarrhea is correct. For children, reactions to formula can vary; some may have constipation, some may have loose stools, and some may have normal bowel movements. Therefore, it is recommended that you try changing the formula and can also complement it with probiotics. It may be caused by viral enteritis, leading to diarrhea with watery stools. Pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold, temporarily limit the diet, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration, and can take ribavirin granules and Bishen to relieve symptoms.