Question
My baby is over six months old and has had diarrhea and a runny nose for over a week and a half. I’ve given her medication for diarrhea, but as soon as I stop the medication, she starts having diarrhea again. Sometimes the stool is green or yellow with froth. The runny nose medication hasn’t helped either. A few days ago, she had an occasional cough, but today it seems to have worsened. What should I do now? I’m in a hurry. Please help everyone.
Answer
Based on the description, your baby, who is over six months old, has been experiencing persistent diarrhea and a runny nose for more than a week and a half, with coughing also worsening. This could be related to changes in your baby’s recent dietary habits or possibly due to an upper respiratory infection. In this case, it’s necessary to address both indigestion and upper respiratory infection separately. For the upper respiratory infection, it’s recommended to use anti-inflammatory medication and avoid using it to treat indigestion to prevent disrupting the balance of gut bacteria and triggering diarrhea. Additionally, consider using cough syrup to relieve cough symptoms. These medications can also be used in conjunction with probiotics to adjust the gut flora, promoting your baby’s digestion and absorption. If the symptoms do not improve, it is advisable to seek further examination and treatment at a hospital promptly.