Question
How should one handle a one-and-a-half-month-old baby’s diarrhea?
Answer
Your child’s condition is likely due to acute gastroenteritis, which typically causes symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness. If the diarrhea is not severe and does not affect the baby’s feeding or sleep, medication may not be necessary. Pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm; if there are frequent episodes of diarrhea, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a stool test for diagnosis. Choose medication based on the test results. Children require active treatment, and after recovery, it is important to enhance their nutrition. Diversify their diet with a variety of complementary foods, increase outdoor activities, expose them to sunlight, and eat fruits and vegetables. Gradually, they will recover.