Question
My baby, a girl, is seven and a half months old, exclusively breastfed, and has had diarrhea for three months. The stool is loose, occurring 3 to 5 times a day, with occasional mucus but no blood, and the baby is in good spirits. How should I treat this? Do I need to take any medication for enteritis in addition to lactase?
Answer
A seven-month-old baby who has been exclusively breastfed and experiences diarrhea for over three months may have lactose intolerance. Regular stool tests show no issues. If the baby is otherwise healthy and weight gain is not affected, there is no need to worry excessively. The volume of stool may be increased. It’s necessary to prevent the occurrence of nappy rash. Oral probiotics can be taken to regulate the intestinal microbiome. Pay attention to introducing complementary foods at the appropriate time. The baby’s examination shows a slight tendency towards anemia.