Question
My one and a half-year-old baby always has diarrhea, especially after drinking formula milk. What could be the cause, and are there any ways to improve the situation?
Answer
It is recommended that parents take the baby to the hospital for a stool test to determine if it is due to indigestion or enteritis. If it is indigestion, you can try giving the baby Shan Mai Jian Pi Oral Liquid and Montmorillonite Powder to relieve the symptoms. In severe cases, intravenous treatment may be necessary. At the same time, parents should shorten the interval between feedings to allow the baby’s gastrointestinal tract to rest and to provide more water. When offering complementary foods, if the baby is experiencing diarrhea, it may be necessary to temporarily stop or reduce the amount of complementary food until the symptoms improve. Additionally, avoid giving the baby indigestible foods.