Why Do Newborns Get Diarrhea?
The causes of newborn diarrhea can be divided into two main categories: infectious and non-infectious. Infectious diarrhea includes both intestinal and extraintestinal infections, while non-infectious diarrhea is often due to improper feeding leading to malabsorption. Mild diarrhea may result in increased frequency of bowel movements, acidic and foul-smelling stools, with minimal signs of dehydration; severe cases may involve frequent stools with mucus, accompanied by vomiting and fever, with obvious signs of dehydration, weight loss, reduced urine output, and even severe symptoms such as water and electrolyte imbalances and acidosis. Regardless of the severity, if diarrhea is detected, it should be treated immediately by a hospital.
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