What should I do if an infant has diarrhea with watery stools?
Disease description:
My child had diarrhea the other day, and for the past two days, I don't know what happened—the stool has become watery. I'm very worried and would like to know what to do when an infant has watery diarrhea.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
The treatment for infant diarrhea with watery stools should be determined according to the specific cause. If it is caused by allergies, it is important to avoid contact with allergenic foods, and a hydrolyzed protein formula diet may be used instead. If it is due to lactose intolerance, a lactose-free formula or supplementation with lactase enzymes is typically recommended. Additionally, if the diarrhea results from abdominal chilling, symptoms can usually be relieved through abdominal massage or warm compresses.
