Question
An infant of one and a half months old has been suffering from diarrhea for ten days, with about 6 to 7 bowel movements daily, the stool is green or yellow, lumpy, and has an odor. How should treatment be conducted? This episode may be related to the consumption of cherries, which has been ongoing for ten days. Current condition: The diarrhea has not yet healed. Past diagnosis and treatment experiences and effects: Further information is needed.
Answer
The main causes of “infantile diarrhea” are two: one is indigestion, usually due to improper diet, such as overeating or consuming too much high-protein, high-fat, and difficult-to-digest food, as well as excessive cold and raw food, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and triggering diarrhea; the other is gastrointestinal infection, such as contamination of food or feeding utensils by bacteria or viruses, causing gastrointestinal inflammation and leading to diarrhea. During the treatment process, it is important to avoid the misuse of antibiotics; they are only appropriate in cases of bacterial infection. In addition, it should be avoided to use astringent anti-diarrheal drugs, especially during the acute phase; it is generally not recommended. Severe diarrhea and vomiting may lead to dehydration and acidosis and other serious consequences, and if not handled promptly…