Question
My baby is 6 months old and has been having diarrhea for over a week now. However, their mood is good and they are drinking milk as much as before. We’ve been giving them probiotics for a while, but the situation hasn’t improved. I bought a baby navel patch today and want to know if it’s okay to use it? Can the baby take bismuth subsalicylate powder? The pharmacy person said that bismuth subsalicylate powder is just bismuth subsalicylate powder. Is that true? Thank you.
Answer
It’s recommended to have a stool test done to determine whether it’s due to indigestion or enteritis. Also, be aware of any intestinal dysfunction caused by a cold. If the situation is severe, please consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Extend the intervals between breastfeeding to give the digestive system a rest. Increase fluid intake. If you are introducing complementary foods, consider stopping or reducing the introduction. Resume gradually once the condition improves. Avoid eating hard-to-digest foods. If the test shows inflammation, consider anti-inflammatory treatment. If there’s a fever, fever-reducing treatment should be administered; in severe cases, intravenous treatment may be necessary. Also, pay attention to extending breastfeeding intervals to rest the digestive system and increasing fluid intake.