What to Do When a Newborn Baby Has Diarrhea

Question

The baby is just over a month old and had diarrhea multiple times last night. The stool contains yellow milk particles, and a protruding lump is found on the buttocks. How should it be handled?

Answer

The baby is experiencing indigestion. It’s important to keep the abdomen warm and consider giving probiotics or oral probiotics to adjust the intestinal function. The mother should consume light and easily digestible foods, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating food, to ensure the quality of breast milk. The protruding lump on the buttocks should be examined by a pediatric surgeon. These are the suggestions for “What to Do When a Newborn Baby Has Diarrhea.” I hope this helps you, and wish you health.