Question
How to handle persistent diarrhea in infants?
Answer
The causes of infant diarrhea are varied, including indigestion, bacterial or viral infections, and imbalances in gut flora. First, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a routine stool examination to determine the cause of the diarrhea and receive timely treatment. If it is enteritis, daily care should involve regular and measured feeding, gradually and systematically introducing complementary foods, avoiding the early or excessive provision of starchy or fatty foods, and avoiding sudden changes in the type of complementary foods. Additionally, apple juice and carrot water can be given to alleviate the situation of excessive water in the intestines.