Question
My child has been having diarrhea for about 10 days now, with watery stools about 10 times a day, and there is no improvement. The hospital examination showed white blood cells ranging from 4 to 6, and trace blood was weakly positive. How should it be treated?
Answer
There are pus cells in the stool, and it is necessary to consider the possibility of intestinal inflammation. It is recommended to pay attention to dietary hygiene. If breastfed, the mother’s breasts should be cleaned before each feeding. If formula-fed, the bottles should be disinfected and washed. If a baby has chronic diarrhea, they may have lactose intolerance, and it is recommended to undergo a lactose tolerance test. If the result is positive, it is recommended to use lactose-free formula milk for feeding and further clarify the composition of the examination report. If the child has severe diarrhea, they may need fluid supplementation.