Question
My baby has been experiencing diarrhea recently, with stools appearing as yellow watery consistency and containing milk curds. There’s also a foul smell to the stool. The baby also has diarrhea and is discharging yellow mucus from the nose. These symptoms have been ongoing for about four to five days. What should I do?
Answer
It is recommended to undergo blood and stool routine checks. If bacterial infection is detected, use antibiotics (such as cefixime, etc.) under the guidance of a doctor. If it’s a simple viral infection, antiviral medications (such as ribavirin capsules, etc.) can be used. In case of severe vomiting and diarrhea, actively engage in fluid replacement therapy (oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids) to prevent dehydration. Under the guidance of a doctor, you may be given Montmorillonite powder (special reminder: the use of Montmorillonite powder requires scientific methods, i.e., dissolve in 50-100 milliliters of water before taking orally to cover the intestinal mucosa and stop diarrhea).