Babies in the postpartum period, around 29 days old, may encounter issues with diarrhea. This could be due to non-pathological reasons, such as getting chilled from low environmental temperatures, or improper feeding methods, as well as pathological factors.
When a baby experiences diarrhea due to being chilled, parents should enhance warmth measures, ensuring that the baby’s abdomen and feet are warm. A warm towel can be applied to the belly to relieve discomfort. In terms of feeding, the principle of small, frequent meals should be followed, accurately measuring the milk powder ratio to avoid digestive issues.
Among the pathological factors, intestinal flora imbalance is a common reason, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as bloating. Doctors may recommend using probiotics to adjust the intestinal environment. Enteritis, caused by bacterial infection, presents symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; in treatment, anti-diarrheal medications and antibiotics should be used as prescribed by a physician. For babies who are lactose intolerant, lactose-free formula should be used.
In addition to the aforementioned situations, parasitic infections are also potential causes that need to be determined through medical examinations. Regularly maintaining the baby’s personal hygiene and frequently changing clothes is also important for preventing and alleviating symptoms.
Once diarrhea is noticed in a baby, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly for appropriate examinations to accurately determine the cause and provide suitable treatment.
