Question
A mother’s son, currently 75 days old, has gained weight from 3,700 grams at birth to 7,000 grams, and is primarily breastfed. Recently, the baby often vomits after eating, about three to four times a day, accompanied by green watery stools, frequent bowel movements, and often with stool residue on the diapers. However, there are no signs of fever. The mother seeks professional medical advice to understand the possible causes and coping measures.
Answer
In response to this situation, the primary focus should be on treating the underlying disease while also correcting dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Additionally, it is important to provide the sick child with an adequate amount of calories and protein as soon as possible to correct malnutrition and maintain nutrition. For children with chronic diarrhea, it is not recommended to use antibiotics unless the stool test shows the presence of pathogenic bacteria. Laxatives are not recommended for chronic diarrhea patients.