Question
The newborn started having diarrhea a few days after birth. How should it be treated? The baby has diarrhea several times a day, with yellow stools. Although probiotics have been taken, there seems to be no improvement. What should be done? We have used probiotics in the past but the effect was not good. We hope to get some treatment advice.
Answer
Based on the information you provided, your baby is just over a month old, and frequent bowel movements are within the normal range. It is not recommended to administer medication on your own. Since the baby is still very young, it is advisable to take your baby to the hospital for a stool test to determine if there is an infection and to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication under a doctor’s guidance. Usually, in the early days after birth, the baby’s stool has not yet formed and frequent bowel movements are a normal occurrence. If it is confirmed that the baby has an infection, timely treatment should be administered under the doctor’s advice. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!