Question
What to do when my baby, who is four months old, has diarrhea and abdominal pain?
Answer
The baby has been experiencing diarrhea for 56 days! If it’s frequent, the baby might have up to 67 bowel movements a day. After the first normal bowel movement in the morning, the subsequent 56 are different, each starting with a fart followed by a bowel movement. This situation suggests that the child may have poor gastrointestinal function. You can massage the baby’s abdomen to promote bowel movements, adjust the feeding quantity to be less frequent, and increase water intake between feedings. Additionally, taking probiotics can help improve gastrointestinal function. It’s also important for the mother to pay attention to her diet, avoiding greasy, cold, and difficult-to-digest foods. If possible, it’s recommended to test the baby for lactose intolerance at the hospital and consider giving the baby some lactose-free formula.