Offering parents advice on medication and dietary adjustments for treating infant diarrhea.
What could be the cause of an infant’s diarrhea, fever, and foul-smelling stools?
When an infant has diarrhea, if the mother and the baby are both in good health, it is recommended to primarily use breast milk. Adjust the mother’s diet to light and easy-to-digest foods, avoiding cold and greasy foods. If either the mother or the baby has digestive tract issues, consider using probiotics to adjust the intestinal flora, and seek medical intravenous and antibiotic treatments.
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