Question
What could be the possible causes of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy’s persistent diarrhea?
Answer
Infant diarrhea may be caused by viral infections, so it is important to carefully observe and record the appearance of stools. If the stools are watery or resemble egg-drop soup and occur more than 5 to 6 times a day, it may be enteritis; if there is mucus and purulent blood in the stools, accompanied by an unpleasant smell, it may be due to bacterial infection; if there is no unpleasant smell and mucus or purulent blood, it may be due to viral infection. Infants have underdeveloped gastrointestinal tracts, incomplete immune function, and poor regulatory functions, making them susceptible to external environmental influences and leading to imbalances in intestinal flora. After taking antibiotics, it may cause intestinal flora disorder, resulting in diarrhea.