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My baby is 3 months old and has been suffering from diarrhea for 6 days. The stool is loose, frothy, yellow, and odorless with a sour smell and urgency. There are occasional abdominal pains and mucus. Since the onset of diarrhea, the baby has been sleeping more during the day and appears less energetic upon waking. I have given the baby Bifidobacterium quadrivitum tablets without any effect. I am asking whether dehydration is a concern, what treatment methods are available for diarrhea, and what checks should be done when seeking medical attention.

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My baby is 3 months old and has had diarrhea for 6 days. The stool is loose, frothy, yellow, without an odor but has a sour smell and urgency. There are occasional abdominal pains and mucus. Since the start of the diarrhea, the baby has been sleeping more during the day and seems less energetic upon waking. I have tried giving the baby Bifidobacterium quadrivitum tablets but they have not worked. I want to know if dehydration is a concern, what treatments are available for diarrhea, and what medical checks should I expect when I take my child to the doctor?

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Diarrhea could be due to indigestion or enteritis. It’s advised to temporarily fast for no more than 8 hours during the diarrhea episode and to ensure fluid replacement while eating smaller meals more often. You can give your baby digestive water to assist with digestion and use Mamy Love to balance the intestinal flora, along with Simethicone for diarrhea relief. Consider administering Pondera Sheng and Heshengyuan probiotics, as well as using pediatric diarrhea patches. These approaches are typically effective.