Question
Is an increase in bowel movements for a 16-month-old baby a sign of disease?
Answer
A 14-month-old baby was eating four meals a day, with each meal consisting of a full bowl of noodles, and sometimes three eggs. The baby’s diet decreased when they had diarrhea, but they continued to eat this way after recovery. Recently, the baby had diarrhea, followed by a cold with runny nose. They received five drips and took several days of cold medicine and cough syrup. Is this a disease? Do they need treatment? How should it be treated? Increased bowel movements in babies can be caused by digestive disorders, as infants’ gastrointestinal functions are not yet mature and are prone to indigestion. It is recommended to give the baby probiotics and lactic acid bacteria capsules, drink plenty of warm water, eat light and easily digestible foods, avoid extremely cold, hard, and spicy irritant foods, eat in small portions more frequently, avoid overeating and overdrinking, and pay attention to keeping warm, especially around the abdomen. I hope my answer can help you.