Question
A one-year-old child has had diarrhea for three days, and on the third day, they passed stools that contain green. The stools have been sticky and frothy over these days. When changing diapers, fluid leaks from the baby’s buttocks. The child has been having bowel movements more than ten times a day, and now the child seems listless and loves to sleep. What could be the cause of this? What kind of help is needed?
Answer
This could be a case of pediatric diarrhea. The child seems listless and loves to sleep, which may be a sign of dehydration. Prolonged vomiting can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Indigestion may also cause this condition, as could a viral infection. It is advisable to go to the hospital for appropriate examination and fluid replacement therapy.