Question

My 1.5-year-old baby has diarrhea and vomiting! The stool is sometimes green and sometimes yellow. What should I do?

Answer

Infant diarrhea, also known as dyspepsia, is a gastrointestinal disorder caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. It is more common in children under 2 years old, especially during summer and autumn. For a 1.5-year-old baby with diarrhea and vomiting, the following treatment methods should be noted:

  1. Provide adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
  2. Avoid eating stimulating food, such as greasy, spicy, and cold foods.
  3. Offer easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge and noodle soup, which are light and easy on the stomach.
  4. Keep the indoor air circulating to avoid the accumulation of harmful bacteria.
  5. If symptoms persist or are accompanied by other complications, seek medical attention promptly. If diarrhea symptoms persist for a long time, it may lead to issues such as malnutrition, delayed growth and development, and malabsorption in infants. Therefore, for persistent diarrhea symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention early on and consult a professional doctor for assistance and guidance.