Question
My child has been suffering from diarrhea since they were nine and a half months old, and now they are ten and a half months old. During this time, there have been repeated episodes of diarrhea, with one every ten to half a month. The stool contains undigested particles, and during the diarrhea, there are three to four bowel movements a day. Sometimes the stomach makes a drum-like sound.
Answer
It’s best to take the child to the hospital for regular stool examinations to check if the results are normal and to observe the child’s stool, looking at its color and why they have diarrhea every day. I want to ask if the child is currently drinking milk. If you are still drinking milk and have frequent diarrhea, the main consideration may be related to breastfeeding-related diarrhea. It’s surprising that they have three to four bowel movements a day with poor appetite, even after taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Pay attention to keeping warm and adding new foods to their complementary feeding.