Question
What is the issue with an infant having diarrhea with green stools, foam, and milk clots?
Answer
The infant has watery diarrhea with foam and milk clots, occurring 4 to 5 times a day. The diet includes mixed milk and rice porridge. On January 15th, after eating a small amount of orange, the diarrhea began. Three days later, a low fever appeared, and the infant was eating rice porridge daily. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor recommended using lactose-free formula or diluted regular formula, and to avoid regular formula during nausea and vomiting. It is suggested to be hospitalized during severe vomiting, as outpatient fluid replacement may be insufficient, and the child’s recovery from dehydration is slower. Generally, hospitalization is needed for 7 to 10 days before there is a significant improvement, which is related to the child’s constitution. The key is to do a good job of care to prevent catching a cold and secondary bacterial infections. Simple viral infections are self-limiting after correcting dehydration.