Question
The newborn vomits after eating, followed by a fever of 40 degrees. After taking fever-reducing medicine, the symptoms are relieved, but diarrhea then occurs. Initially, the stool is egg-shaped, which gradually becomes loose. The baby has had two bowel movements that day and took medication at 9 o’clock. By 1 p.m. in the afternoon, the baby had another bowel movement. How should one respond?
Answer
Firstly, it is necessary to understand whether the newborn is being breastfed or fed formula milk, as well as whether the baby or the mother has taken any medication recently, as these factors may affect the newborn’s stool condition. The newborn may experience diarrhea due to indigestion caused by catching a cold. It is recommended to administer oral digestive aids for treatment and to strengthen care to prevent the newborn from catching a cold. If the symptoms do not improve, medical attention should be sought promptly, including routine stool examination to observe for any viral or bacterial infections, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on the examination results.