Question
A nine-month-old baby is experiencing diarrhea symptoms, with green stool containing milk and foam. How should it be handled?
Answer
The baby should be taken to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of the diarrhea and receive appropriate treatment. If the diarrhea is severe and accompanied by dehydration symptoms, hospitalization or intravenous treatment may be required. In terms of diet, you can reduce the frequency of breastfeeding and provide sugar-salt water to alleviate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. During the diarrhea period, proper isolation measures should be taken for the baby to prevent cross-infection, and cleanliness should be maintained to avoid secondary infections. Since the digestive system of infants and young children is not fully developed, their tolerance to food is relatively poor, so attention should be paid to changes in food quality and quantity.