Question
My baby is 5 months old and has been experiencing intermittent diarrhea recently. The stools are loose and resemble egg whites, despite taking digestive medicine. We’ve switched to a diarrhea formula, but it hasn’t helped; the baby still has diarrhea after eating. What should I do?
Answer
For children who frequently suffer from diarrhea, lactose intolerance should be considered. If the diarrhea formula is ineffective, amino acid formula should be used. During the use of the diarrhea formula, breastfeeding should be strictly discontinued. Diarrhea in babies is more likely due to poor gastrointestinal function, infection of the intestines by pathogenic bacteria, and symptoms caused by inflammatory reasons. Additionally, redness around the vulva is often related to not changing diapers in a timely manner. Currently, it is appropriate to take Montmorillonite powder and Saccharomyces boulardii powder.