Question
My little one is almost six months old. Lately, they have been suffering from diarrhea, about ten times a day. The stools are like egg whites, very watery. But their spirits and appetite are excellent; it’s just like usual. A hospital check-up said it was enteritis. They were given medication, but there has been no improvement.
Answer
Since dairy products are not beneficial for the baby’s recovery from diarrhea, and as this baby’s diet mainly consists of milk, if they are on formula, it can be switched to a formula specifically for diarrhea periods. Increase fluid intake and enhance care. Continue with the medication; if the effect is not satisfactory, consider switching to cinoximide for diarrhea control. In this situation, the possibility of viral enteritis is high. The child should be given oral montmorillonite powder to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and topical gastrointestinal patch to improve gastrointestinal function. Adjust feeding appropriately; feed in small amounts multiple times and try to use easily digestible foods.