Question
A three-month-old baby, during breastfeeding, is experiencing loose stools with foam. Examination confirms digestive disorders and a small number of white blood cells. After three days of taking amoxicillin, the symptoms have not improved, and there is an exacerbation of diarrhea, decreased appetite, and granular substances in the stool. Parents are asking how to handle the situation, whether medication treatment is needed, or if there are any natural therapies without medication.
Answer
Don’t worry too much; as long as the child is in good spirits and eating normally, there’s no need to be overly concerned. After all, doesn’t every child have such symptoms at some point? Just a slight adjustment is needed for recovery. A large part of the digestive disorder is due to overfeeding. As for the foam in the stool, it indicates a possible mild inflammation. You can take attapulgite powder to help stop diarrhea and combine it with cefalosporin antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment. It’s not necessary to use medication; you can try temporarily stopping breastfeeding and switching to formula milk for a while to see if there is any improvement.