Question
“My child is 70 days old and has started having diarrhea. The stool is foamy, watery, and contains milk curd. Sometimes, it is explosive. I haven’t seen a doctor yet. Do I need to give my child medicine?”
Answer
“Based on the description, the child may have physiological diarrhea. If the child is in good spirits, eating and sleeping well, and is currently breastfed, you can try temporarily switching to artificial feeding. Alternatively, you can give the child some medications to regulate the intestinal flora. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If the child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression and maintaining good hygiene habits. At the same time, parents should pay attention to avoid the child developing picky eating habits and ensure a reasonable diet.”