Question
The three-month-old baby has had loose stools for nearly two days while breastfeeding. The baby’s medication for diarrhea doesn’t seem to work well, and the baby keeps having diarrhea when not taking the medicine. The mother hasn’t eaten any cold foods. Someone suggested giving the baby probiotics to nourish. Is it good to take probiotics?
Answer
Probiotics can adjust the intestines, enhance the body’s resistance, and also have a certain relieving effect on the side effects of antibiotics. Generally speaking, babies from birth to seven years old can take probiotics if they have digestive problems again, especially if they show symptoms of lactose intolerance. It is recommended to bring your baby to a regular hospital pediatric department for a re-examination to clarify the cause and rule out organic inflammation.