Question
A four-month-old baby has diarrhea in the morning and afternoon, with frothy or stringy stools in the afternoon. The tongue coating is yellow, and after receiving a vaccine yesterday, the symptoms have become more pronounced. I would like to ask if there are any interfering factors in such a situation?
Answer
Based on the described symptoms, the baby may be suffering from diarrhea due to indigestion and abdominal cold. Firstly, it is recommended to avoid giving spicy, cold foods in the diet and to ensure the baby’s abdomen is kept warm. Vaccination can indeed trigger temporary diarrhea, and symptoms usually improve within 1 to 2 days. If the baby has more than three episodes of diarrhea per day, consider giving probiotics to regulate the intestines.