Question
An infant who is five months and twelve days old experienced mild diarrhea after taking Mami Love formula. The diarrhea persisted even after stopping the medication, due to the consumption of steamed egg yolks with bone oil and thin rice porridge made with bone oil. During this period, the child was treated with Biqui. What are the main causes of infant diarrhea and what are the corresponding measures?
Answer
The main causes of infant diarrhea can be divided into two categories: indigestion and improper diet. Indigestion may be due to excessive or inappropriate food intake, such as high-protein, high-fat, rough, and hard-to-digest foods, or excessive intake of cold and raw foods, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction. For children with diarrhea, a stool test should be conducted first to determine if there is any intestinal infection. If an infection is present, appropriate anti-infection treatment is required; if no infection is found, it is considered a simple digestive function issue. Probiotics can be taken orally to regulate digestive function and protect the gastrointestinal mucosa.