Question
My child frequently has diarrhea since birth, despite trying digestive medications, the effects have been poor. I would like to know what the causes of neonatal diarrhea are.
Answer
Neonatal diarrhea is usually due to the incomplete immune system of infants and the underdeveloped digestive function of adults. This makes infants susceptible to infections by viruses or bacteria, leading to enteritis and causing diarrhea. Additionally, during feeding, situations such as drinking formula milk or changing formula may also trigger diarrhea. Common causes of diarrhea include physiological loose stools, improper feeding, abdominal coldness, fright, and intestinal infections both inside and outside. The manifestations of diarrhea include watery stools, foamy stools, green loose stools, and mucous stools. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly, especially to visit professional hospitals for diagnosis and treatment.