How to Handle Diarrhea in Infants?

Question

My baby is 20 months old and has been having diarrhea for the past two days. She doesn’t want to eat and vomited this morning. What should I do?

Answer

Infants with diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea may be suffering from gastrointestinal flu or functional dyspepsia. It’s important to ask how the child’s mental state is. Are there any milk curds in the stool? It is recommended to first take the child to the hospital for a stool test and routine blood test to confirm the diagnosis. If diagnosed with gastrointestinal flu, probiotics and antiviral oral liquid should be taken for nourishment. For functional dyspepsia, probiotics and pediatric spleen-nourishing powder should be used for nourishment, eat small meals more frequently, and pay attention to abdominal warmth.