Question
My 3.5-month-old baby has had diarrhea for almost a week now. We have used Dinggui Erdu Ti Pian and probiotics, but the effect is not significant. The baby has diarrhea at least 4 to 5 times a day, with stool that is pale yellow mixed with green and frothy, sometimes completely dark green, watery in consistency, and contains white curd-like pieces. The baby’s mood and appetite are normal. Is this diarrhea caused by dyspepsia? How should we handle it, and can we use Montmorillonite powder?
Answer
Based on your description, we initially judge that your baby’s diarrhea may be caused by dyspepsia. We suggest that you can give oral rehydration salts, which is a mixture of physiological saline, sugar, and baking soda water, following the principle of small amounts and frequent administration. Parents need to be patient, administering it every 6 to 8 minutes to help relieve the baby’s discomfort from dehydration. In case of necessity, hospital intravenous fluid replacement may be required.