Question
A 108-day-old baby is experiencing diarrhea symptoms. Parents want to know if they need to take the child to the hospital for treatment, and how to treat it to ensure complete recovery.
Answer
Diarrhea may be related to dyspepsia or enteritis. It is recommended to conduct further examination of the stool routine to confirm the diagnosis. For a 108-day-old infant, if green frothy diarrhea is present with active bowel sounds, it is usually considered dyspepsia, possibly related to catching a cold or viral infection. It is suggested to take oral probiotics for adjustment and increase fluid intake. If the baby’s mental state is good, observation can continue; if the mental state is poor or the baby refuses to eat, immediate medical treatment and intravenous fluid therapy should be sought to prevent electrolyte imbalance.