Question
A one-year-old baby has been suffering from loose stools, with about five to six episodes daily, mostly watery, sometimes greenish, and occasionally yellowish. This condition has been ongoing for 34 days. After receiving treatment at a local clinic, the doctor prescribed Jin Zhu Zhi She tablets, but the baby experienced vomiting after taking them. The taste of the medicine is bitter and astringent, making it difficult to feed. What could be the cause of the baby’s diarrhea? How should it be treated? Are there any suitable medications that can be taken?
Answer
When a baby has diarrhea, it is important to reduce milk intake. If breast milk is insufficient, add diluted milk (one part water to one part milk), and do not rush to increase the amount of milk. Lighten the gastrointestinal burden by taking appropriate amounts of oral dilute salt solution, vitamin C, and the pepsin compound already taken, along with PediaSure, which helps restore digestive function. Different types of diarrhea require different vitamins; for example, rhubarb root extract, lidamycin, polymyxin B, and others can be used. If the diarrhea is caused by a virus, parents should not give symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child. If diarrhea symptoms do not improve after general treatment and watery stools exceed ten times or more, it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital for immediate treatment. Consider giving Danibao Baby probiotic powder to improve intestinal function and strengthen the baby’s own gastrointestinal function.