Question
My baby is ten days old and has an increased number of bowel movements after breastfeeding. The baby’s mental state is not good. I would like to ask if this is a normal phenomenon or due to excessive feeding frequency?
Answer
Pediatric diarrhea is usually a gastrointestinal syndrome caused by various pathogens and factors, characterized by an increase in bowel movements and changes in stool consistency. Mild diarrhea primarily manifests as gastrointestinal symptoms without dehydration or systemic toxicity, usually caused by dietary factors or extraintestinal infections. It is recommended to give the baby a period of treatment with Erchaosan granules, which can inhibit bacteria, clear heat and dry dampness, strengthen the intestines and stop diarrhea. They also have the effects of regulating intestinal motility and immunity, eliminating free radicals, and adsorbing intestinal toxins.