Question
A ten-month-old boy has recently developed diarrhea with very loose stools. The parents are unsure of the cause and are looking for advice on how to handle the situation. They have no previous treatment experience and hope to receive some suggestions.
Answer
Diarrhea in babies can be caused by dietary incompatibility or exposure to cold. It is recommended that parents pay attention to keeping the baby’s diet light and can complement it with foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as yam, Job’s tears, walnuts, poria cocos, jujube, and lily bulbs. If the baby also has vomiting, probiotics, montmorillonite powder, or Simmilaris decoction can be administered. I hope my suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish the baby a speedy recovery and healthy growth.