Question
The baby, breastfed, has loose stools with bubbles, and the stool test indicates digestive disorders with a small amount of white blood cells. The baby has been taking amoxicillin for three days, but the diarrhea has not improved after stopping the medication for a day. The stools are difficult to pass, and the appetite is poor, with granules in the stool. I would like to ask how to handle this situation, whether to continue or change the medication, or if there are non-pharmaceutical methods?
Answer
There’s no need to worry excessively, as long as the child is in good spirits and has normal appetite, there’s no need to be overly concerned. After all, doesn’t every child have such situations? Just a slight adjustment can help improve the condition. Digestive disorders may be caused by overfeeding, and the bubbles might be a sign of some inflammation. You can consider giving the child Montmorillonite powder and cefalosporin anti-inflammatory medication. It’s not necessary to rely solely on medication; you might also consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding and switching to formula feeding.