Question
My baby is two and a half months old and has a bowel movement twice a day, at regular times in the morning and evening. The stool is loose. Is this diarrhea, or is it normal? The hospital said it was indigestion and gave some medicine. Should the child continue taking the medicine if the symptoms do not improve?
Answer
Acute enteritis is one of the most common intestinal diseases. The main symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and watery stools. The frequency of bowel movements can range from several times a day to more than a dozen or even more, which can have a significant impact on health. It is recommended that you first pay attention to rest, eat light, warm, easy-to-digest foods, avoid spicy and fried foods, do not eat overly cold foods, and have small meals more frequently. Treatment is based on using gastrointestinal motility drugs, such as stomachic digestion tablets, domperidone tablets, etc. If you need further consultation, feel free to ask me. Wishing you a quick recovery and good health.