Question
A 53-day-old infant has been experiencing persistent diarrhea recently, with the stool containing milk curds and green foamy substances. Could this be related to the intravenous fluid for pneumonia administered a few days ago? If so, how should it be handled? If not, what should be done? Past treatment and effectiveness: The infant is currently taking infant anti-diarrheal medicine and Lactobacillus acidophilus powder. I am looking for better methods of handling this situation.
Answer
The presence of diarrhea with milk curds and green foamy stool in a 53-day-old infant may indicate indigestion. Attention should be paid to care, with a diet consisting of light, easy-to-digest foods to alleviate gastrointestinal pressure. The abdomen should be kept warm, and appropriate amounts of Shenling Baizhu Powder and probiotics can be taken for treatment, which are helpful in promoting intestinal digestion.