Question
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.
Answer
Diarrhea may be caused by indigestion or enteritis. It is recommended to fast appropriately for no more than 8 hours during the diarrhea period and to undergo fluid replacement, eating small meals frequently. Digestive water can be given to aid digestion, and Mamy Love can be used to adjust the intestinal flora, while Simethicone can help stop diarrhea. You can also give the baby Pondera Sheng and Heshengyuan probiotics, as well as apply pediatric diarrhea patches. These methods are usually effective.
Question
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?