Question
The newborn developed diarrhea within 14 days of birth, with yellow milk curds in the stool. After taking probiotics, the symptoms were somewhat relieved. Examination showed two plus signs of white blood cells in the stool, but the doctor said this was within the normal range. After stopping medication, the baby refused to eat. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
Newborn diarrhea can be related to various factors, including dietary factors, overfeeding or underfeeding, irregular feeding times, improper food composition, sudden changes in weather, increased intestinal motility due to cold weather, reduced secretion of digestive juices due to hot weather, increased digestive burden, dilution of digestive juices, dysfunction of the large intestine’s absorption of water and sodium, and colonic motility disorders. It is recommended to maintain breastfeeding, avoid using medications prematurely such as supplements or digestive aids. It is also important to maintain mucosal barriers and avoid using salicylate inhibitors and sugar.