What should I do if my baby develops diarrhea while breastfeeding?
Disease description:
Recently, my baby developed diarrhea after breastfeeding and appears lethargy. What should I do if my baby experiences diarrhea while being breastfed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Zhiyang
If a breastfed baby develops diarrhea, treatment may include taking probiotics as directed by a healthcare provider, along with umbilical patch therapy. For more severe diarrhea, anti-diarrheal medications—such as Smecta—may be prescribed and used under medical supervision. If symptoms do not improve with these measures, the infant should be promptly taken to a reputable hospital for relevant diagnostic tests to identify the underlying cause, enabling targeted treatment. In some cases, intravenous fluid therapy may be necessary.
