Question

A 60-day-old male baby, breastfed, often has diarrhea (more than 15 times), cries during bowel movements, the anal area is red and swollen, has taken pepsin preparations without improvement, and is seeking medication treatment or whether it should be taken to the hospital.

Answer

Diarrhea in infancy is relatively common and usually does not require medication treatment. It is recommended to continue breastfeeding, observe more closely, and symptoms typically improve after 6 months. Wishing the baby a quick recovery.