Question
On the evening of February 12, the baby experienced one episode of diarrhea. From the morning of the next day (February 13) until noon, after receiving intravenous treatment, the baby had diarrhea 8 times with watery stools. On February 14, intravenous treatment was continued to prevent dehydration, with 6 episodes of diarrhea that day. By February 15, there had been 5 episodes of diarrhea with loose stools. During the diarrhea period, only congee made from millet was given as food. The hospital’s stool test indicated a non-viral infection and recommended further examination for indigestion or enteritis. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether the intestinal function disorder is caused by a cold.
Answer
If it is due to indigestion, it is recommended to take oral Shangmai Jianpi Oral Liquid and Simida and other medications. If the condition is severe, medical assistance should be sought, which may require intravenous treatment. The feeding interval should be extended to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and to replenish fluids. During the introduction of complementary foods, consumption of complementary foods should be temporarily suspended or reduced, and gradually resumed after symptoms improve. Particularly, it is advisable to avoid giving difficult-to-digest foods.