Question
A three-month-old baby frequently experiences diarrhea with loose stools, about twice a day, and remains in good spirits. One month ago, a routine stool test showed negative results for starch granules, phagocytes, fat droplets, and white blood cells, with occasional red blood cells. The doctor diagnosed it as dyspepsia. Recently, the stool has turned yellow-green and watery. Parents are asking for advice on how to handle this situation.
Answer
Since infants’ digestive systems are not fully developed, they have less and less active digestive enzymes, making them prone to dyspepsia and diarrhea. This is usually a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry excessively. Parents can give the child probiotics for treatment, which usually work well. At the same time, using topical medications in conjunction can enhance the effect. If there is no significant improvement after three consecutive days of treatment, it is advisable to take the child to the hospital for further examination. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery!