Question
Hello, my son is three months old, and he started having diarrhea suddenly this afternoon, several times already. I’m not sure what medication to give him. What should I do?
Answer
There are many possible causes of infant diarrhea, which may be related to improper feeding, poor environmental hygiene, cold and irritating food, cold exposure, viral or bacterial enteritis, and so on. It is recommended to conduct further checks on stool routine and rotavirus to determine the cause before treatment. Oral bifidobacteria and montmorillonite powder can be administered, along with pediatric umbilical cord plasters. For viral diarrhea, ribavirin can be added; for bacterial diarrhea, pediatric Liofilized can be used. At the same time, attention should be paid to prevent dehydration, and oral or intravenous fluid replacement may be necessary in severe cases.