Can infants with diarrhea take fish liver oil?
Disease description:
My baby has had diarrhea for the past couple of days. I'm not sure whether I should stop giving the fish liver oil he's been taking. So I'd like to ask: can infants with diarrhea continue taking fish liver oil?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Whether infants with diarrhea can take cod liver oil depends on the specific circumstances. If the diarrhea is caused by bacterial infection or viral gastroenteritis, it is generally safe to continue taking cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has high nutritional value, and moderate consumption will not increase gastrointestinal burden; instead, it may help enhance the body's immunity. However, if the diarrhea is due to an allergic reaction, taking cod liver oil is generally not recommended. This is because many cod liver oil products contain vegetable oils, which may have adverse effects on allergic infants and could potentially worsen the diarrhea.
