Question
A 13-month-old child has been experiencing diarrhea since two days ago, with bowel movements every 6 to 10 hours. Urination has decreased, and the stool contains more water. There was a fever yesterday, but the fever has subsided now.
Answer
Watery stools may be caused by viral or bacterial infections or improper diet. It is necessary to assess the child’s mental state and urine volume to determine if there are signs of dehydration. It is recommended to check a regular stool test to understand if there are more white blood cells in the stool, which can help determine if there is invasive inflammation. Adjust the diet, and if there is no moderate to severe dehydration, oral rehydration can be used to prevent or correct mild to moderate dehydration.