Question
How should I handle my four-month-old baby’s diarrhea? Initially, there was a fever but it did not exceed 38 degrees, and the diarrhea sometimes appears as egg flower-like and sometimes watery, occurring multiple times a day, and has been ongoing for a week. Although we have given the baby montmorillonite powder and mother’s love, there has been no improvement. Inquire about how to handle this situation and whether this type of diarrhea is contagious. My child is a twin, and the other one also had diarrhea several times today.
Answer
The baby’s diarrhea may be caused by enteritis, and it is recommended to undergo detailed checks such as blood routine and stool routine to determine if there is a bacterial or viral infection. It is important to prevent dehydration in handling the baby’s diarrhea. Adequate water intake should be ensured, and intravenous treatment may be necessary if required. At the same time, abdominal cold compresses can be used, and appropriate abdominal cold compresses should be applied.