Question
Why does an 8-month-old suddenly have diarrhea?
Answer
The child has been crying and not eating much lately, which might be due to an infection with Helicobacter pylori. It is recommended to use a triple therapy, combining one antibiotic or two antibiotics, one drug to suppress gastric acid secretion, and one gastric mucosal protector, for better results. It could also be caused by pediatric diarrhea. During the care of a baby with diarrhea, just follow the principle of eating less but more often, starting with small amounts and gradually increasing to more, and from thin to thick. Treatment may include antibiotics, mucosal protectants, microbiological regulators, and traditional Chinese medicine.