Question
How can one determine if a newborn has diarrhea and is gassy? When a baby who is 15 days old and breastfeeding makes a grumbling sound in the stomach immediately after feeding, and then defecates frequently throughout the day, feeling hungry immediately after, does this watery stool indicate diarrhea? Is there a connection between diarrhea from breastfeeding and what adults eat?
Answer
Disease Analysis: The possibility of indigestion being the cause of infant diarrhea is high. Guidance: You can give the child probiotics, lactase, pepsin, etc., to promote digestion. If the child is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother’s diet be nutritious, light, and easy to digest. Avoid eating overly fatty foods and cold foods such as oranges, tangerines, grapes, watermelons, etc. If the mother’s gastrointestinal function is also poor, such as having diarrhea or constipation, taking intestinal probiotic capsules to adjust the balance of intestinal flora can also be helpful for the child’s recovery.