Question
A 1.5-year-old baby has diarrhea, although the appetite is normal and deep sleep is also normal, but the stool is loose and resembles egg white. She had diarrhea twice last night. Before that, the baby had a slight runny nose. We have tried using the second-generation Mommy Love and umbilical cord plasters, but the effect was not good. What should we do?
Answer
Firstly, consider conducting a stool test to clarify whether it is due to pediatric dyspepsia, enteritis, or intestinal dysfunction caused by fever. If it’s dyspepsia, it’s recommended to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication like Simethicone and Mommy Love, while also using Dingguiu umbilical cord plasters applied to the navel for treatment. If necessary, timely hospitalization for intravenous treatment should be sought. Shorten the interval of changing diapers and increase fluid intake. If diarrhea is caused by enteritis, it’s suggested to use ampicillin anti-inflammatory treatment. If there’s a fever, oral ibuprofen suspension can be taken to reduce fever. Hope these suggestions are helpful, and wish the baby a speedy recovery.