Question
A four-month-old baby’s stool test revealed hidden blood and purulent cells. During the weaning period, the baby experienced bacterial imbalance, with stool quality fluctuating between good and bad. Good stool was also disformed, and diarrhea occurred when only formula milk was consumed. The baby had to consume two meals of porridge a day to avoid diarrhea. The stool was not formed properly, and the baby had enteritis at six months old, which improved after treatment. At seven months old, the baby’s stool test again showed hidden blood and purulent cells, indicating bacterial dysentery, and it was recommended to administer antibiotics for treatment.
Answer
The baby experienced irregular stool again after weaning from breast milk at four months old, experiencing diarrhea when only formula milk was consumed and requiring two meals of porridge a day to avoid diarrhea. This could be a reaction to the formula milk being consumed. It is recommended to check the current brand of formula milk and consider switching it. Additionally, it is suggested to introduce complementary foods promptly, as complementary foods can be provided as early as four months old. The diagnosis is bacterial dysentery, not an incomplete recovery from gastrointestinal injury as mentioned, and it is recommended to undergo intravenous treatment while maintaining good hygiene.