Question
Over the past few days, my baby, who is now over one year old, has had diarrhea several times. What should I do?
Answer
Diarrhea in babies can be caused by factors such as indigestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or imbalances in gut flora. To alleviate indigestion, you can give the baby medication like Mama Love or similar products, such as Simethicone or attapulgite powder. If the diarrhea is due to an infectious enteritis caused by bacteria, it may be necessary to treat with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications like ceftriaxone.