Question
Case Description: An 80-day-old infant has an increased number of bowel movements, four times the day before and three times the previous day, with yellow, runny stools containing bubbles but no odor, and one instance of watery stools. The infant’s mental state is good. The inquiry is whether it is diarrhea, if medication is needed, and how to handle the situation.
Answer
No treatment has been initiated. We would like to know if it is diarrhea, if medication is needed, and what type of medication. We also ask if the diarrhea is related to the feeding method, especially the recent increase in seafood consumption and irregular feeding schedules. Are there any effective methods for treating diarrhea without medication?