Question
An eight-month-old baby has one bowel movement in the morning and one at night. The morning stool is loose and yellowish, while the night stool is greenish and loose, with a sour smell. The parents have already given the baby a packet of cefixime and some Chenqu Maimai Shanzha water.
Answer
Based on the baby’s condition, the frequency of bowel movements is normal, but slightly loose. It is recommended to take medication to regulate the intestinal flora, and pay attention to diet, avoiding spicy, cold, or cold foods, while also ensuring warmth to prevent catching a cold. Probiotics can be taken to regulate the intestinal flora, and it can also be tried to apply cold compresses or moxibustion at acupoints such as the umbilicus (Shenque), Zhongwan, etc., while also paying attention to warmth measures.