Question
What should I do if my four-month-old baby has had diarrhea for half a month without any improvement? Since the 4th of this month, the baby has been experiencing diarrhea, with up to seven or eight bowel movements a day. The frequency has reduced to about four or five times a day after medication, but the symptoms persist. We have tried traditional Chinese medicine, montmorillonite powder, cephalosporins, infant digestive powder, and probiotics, and have administered two injections of Xianping. Additionally, the doctor prescribed amoxicillin, Wending Yang’er Granules, and probiotics, but the baby only had a decrease in diarrhea yesterday and started having frequent bowel movements again this afternoon. The baby has lost a significant amount of weight due to the diarrhea, and the family is very worried. Stool tests are normal, and blood routine tests show slightly elevated white blood cells and slightly low neutrophils. Why haven’t the medication and treatment had any significant effect? How long will this situation last? I ate some warm dishes yesterday noon and drank some papaya red date peanut soup last night. I’m not sure if these might affect the condition (the baby is breastfed). How should I take care of my baby now?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby’s symptoms may be caused by acute gastroenteritis. It is recommended to let the baby rest more and avoid eating foods and medications that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Since continuous vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration, it is important to try to replenish fluids…