Question
When infants are prone to diarrhea and cold, how should I prevent and treat them?
Answer
Diarrhea and cold in infants can have various causes, which can be categorized into non-infectious and infectious factors. Non-infectious factors may include improper diet or changes in weather, while infectious factors could be due to unclean feeding utensils or food, or digestive disorders caused by the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Preventive measures include observing the baby’s stool condition, adjusting diet appropriately, and adjusting medication when necessary. Treatment for diarrhea can involve foods like congee, carrot soup, and apple puree to help stop diarrhea. For colds, appropriate medication should be chosen based on specific symptoms.