Question
My baby has six or seven bowel movements a day, and sometimes there is mucus-like discharge. Today, it even reached nine times, and the last one even had an unknown shell-like object. Is this situation normal? What kind of help do I need?
Answer
For pediatric diarrhea, it is recommended to carefully examine the stool test to differentiate between indigestion and enteritis. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether there is intestinal dysfunction caused by fever. If it is indigestion, it is recommended to take oral probiotics for treatment; if the situation is severe, medical consultation is necessary and possibly intravenous fluid therapy may be required. In addition, the interval for changing diapers should be shortened to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and more water should be consumed. When providing complementary foods, if it has already occurred, it should be temporarily stopped or reduced until it improves and then gradually resumed. Pay special attention to avoid indigestible foods.