Question
A five-month-old baby has been experiencing diarrhea for two consecutive days, with up to four or five episodes per day. The baby had milk curd in the stool before, but started having diarrhea after the last meal of rice porridge. It’s unclear if this is related to eating rice porridge or getting cold from a change of clothing. The baby is currently using alfacalcidol drops. Should this medication be discontinued?
Answer
Based on the description, the five-month-old baby may be experiencing diarrhea symptoms. It is recommended to temporarily stop complementary feeding and switch to formula milk as the main diet, and to give probiotics to regulate the intestines while observing if the situation improves. It is suggested to take the baby to a hospital’s gastroenterology department for a routine stool examination and follow the doctor’s orders for treatment. In recent days, it is advisable to have fewer but more frequent meals and reduce the provision of complementary foods. These are the suggestions for this question, hoping it will be helpful to you, and wishing you health!