Question
A ten-day-old baby, fed a mix of breast milk and formula, is experiencing diarrhea with each bowel movement being small in quantity. The anus is red, swollen, and has broken skin. Is this a disease or a lack of nutrition? How should it be treated, and do we need to use medication?
Answer
For cases of baby diarrhea accompanied by red and swollen anus and skin breakage, it is recommended to frequently clean the baby’s buttocks, wash after each bowel movement, and apply a nappy cream or red mold ointment for external care. At the same time, you can administer medication to aid absorption and relieve diarrhea, reduce the intake of formula, consider switching to a formula that is less likely to cause an allergic reaction, or introduce rice porridge for babies over three months old. We hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you and your baby good health!