Question
What to Do When a Ten-Month-Old Baby Has Diarrhea? Condition Description: The baby has been experiencing diarrhea for five days, with severe episodes on the first day, around ten times. Yesterday, there were three episodes, and the day before, one. A routine stool test was conducted at the hospital, and the result was purulent balls: 0-1 (should it be represented this way?). The baby has been exclusively breastfed and has maintained a good mental state, with no issues when drinking water or milk. Previous Treatment and Effects: Some Montecarlo powder was taken. Seeking Assistance: Primarily want to understand the meaning of this test result: What are purulent balls? I searched online and saw many references to purulent balls with two plus signs and three plus signs. Does my child’s condition count as a minus sign? What does this mean? Thank you!
Answer
It is recommended to check if the diarrhea is due to indigestion or enteritis. Pay attention to whether there is gastrointestinal disorder caused by a cold. If it is indigestion, it is suggested to take Shanmai Jianpi Oral Liquid, Simeta, etc., and consult a doctor if severe, considering intravenous treatment. Extend the interval between breastfeeding. Allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest. Drink more water. If introducing new complementary foods, it should be temporarily paused or reduced. Resume gradually after improvement. Especially avoid indigestible foods. If inflammation is detected in the test, anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended. For fever reduction, intravenous treatment may be required. Pay attention to extending the interval between breastfeeding, allowing the gastrointestinal tract to rest, drinking more water, and not eating indigestible foods.