Question

How can I handle my child’s diarrhea? They have diarrhea five times a day, with yellow stools and small pieces, in addition to mucus strings. The child is formula-fed, and the illness has been ongoing for over a month. The detailed examination results are normal.

Answer

  1. Adjust Diet: (1) For mild or non-infectious diarrhea (generally without fever or other symptoms of infectious poisoning, stools without mucus or pus, and no obvious abnormalities in tests, or only a small amount of fat globules), increase the amount of formula feeding and shorten the feeding intervals, temporarily stop or reduce complementary foods. Formula-fed infants can be given dissolved milk, rice porridge, and other easily digestible foods, then gradually increase the amount of milk. (2) For severe diarrhea requiring intravenous fluid therapy, fasting should be maintained for 6-12 hours or longer. After vomiting and diarrhea subside, gradually resume eating from small to large, from thin to thick. Mild cases may take 3-4 days, while severe vomiting and diarrhea may take 5-10 days to return to normal eating. 2. Enhance Care: Pay attention to observe the nature of vomiting and diarrhea and record the frequency and amount, as well as urination time and urine volume. Change diapers frequently, wash the buttocks often, and prevent urinary tract infections and diaper rash.