Question
The five-month-old baby often has diarrhea, sometimes loose as egg flower soup, and sometimes thick with a white color. There is an odor, and the baby also tends to fuss at night during naps. I don’t know what’s going on.
Answer
Based on your description, if the baby’s diarrhea is caused by improper diet, it may be due to the sudden consumption of excessive cold food or a chilled navel, leading to increased intestinal peristalsis and frequent defecation. In this case, it is recommended to give the baby warm water to drink and keep the navel warm or use a navel patch, which usually improves the situation. If the baby has consumed an excessive amount of meat or other difficult-to-digest food, the baby may also experience nausea and vomiting, along with a decrease in appetite. In this case, it is appropriate to reduce the feeding amount and give digestive medicine to allow the gastrointestinal tract time to recover.