Question
My one-month-old baby is passing green watery stools with granules. Since yesterday afternoon, the stool has become increasingly loose and frequent. Last night, we saw a doctor who prescribed medication. This morning, the baby had another watery stool, which was quite far away, and the stool had a sour smell. There are granules in it. I want to know if I need to take the baby to the hospital for intravenous fluid therapy? The doctor said that if the condition doesn’t improve after taking the medication three times, we should go to the hospital for intravenous fluid therapy. However, the baby is not cooperative when receiving intravenous fluids, so I hope we can avoid it.
Answer
If a one-month-old baby has green watery stools that are frequent, probiotics and lactic acid bacteria tablets can be taken. If there is no fever, this may be viral diarrhea. The main treatment approach is antiviral therapy, which includes taking bifidobacterium oral powder and probiotics. It is recommended to use antiviral medication and oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of warm water, avoid fatty foods, and pay attention to warmth to prevent fever.