Question
The diarrhea has been ongoing for over twenty days, despite the use of diarrhea medication and formula, the symptoms have not subsided. There are frequent bowel movements, and even when passing gas, watery stool is released. How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
If the stool test shows signs of inflammation, antibiotic treatment should be started as soon as possible. Most probiotics are ineffective for this condition. If the baby continues to have diarrhea, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine stool examination. If there is still an infection, additional antibiotic treatment is needed. If there are no signs of infection, it may be due to gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by early diarrhea that has not been effectively treated. It is recommended to continue taking probiotics and antidiarrheal medications slowly. At the same time, attention should be paid to feeding hygiene, and a routine stool examination should be conducted again after three days to observe the situation.