Does the baby need to have a stool test if he has diarrhea?

Diarrhea in babies is actually a very common phenomenon, but there are many reasons for diarrhea in babies. It is best to take the baby to the hospital for stool testing in time to find out what causes the stool. If the diarrhea is caused by bacterial infection, parents must pay attention to it and treat the baby in time. In terms of diet, try to eat light food, eat more easily digestible food, and pay attention to keeping the baby's abdomen warm.

What medicine should I take for my baby's diarrhea?

Antidiarrheals:

Baoer'an Granules: strengthen the spleen and eliminate stagnation, promote dampness and stop diarrhea, clear away heat and relieve restlessness, expel parasites and treat accumulation. It is used for anorexia and weight loss caused by food stagnation and worm accumulation, chest and abdominal distension, diarrhea and abdominal pain, restless sleep, and teeth grinding and finger biting.

Children's Diarrhea Relief Mixture: nourishes the kidney and calms the mind, strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes fluid production and stops diarrhea. Used for diarrhea, abdominal distension and pain caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency.

Antidiarrhea auxiliary drugs:

Bacillus subtilis and Enterococcus combined live bacteria multivitamin granules (Mommy Love): Suitable for indigestion, loss of appetite, malnutrition, diarrhea caused by intestinal flora disorders, constipation, abdominal distension, abnormal fermentation in the intestine, enteritis, intestinal mucosal damage caused by the use of antibiotics, etc.

Montmorillonite powder (Smecta): For acute and chronic diarrhea in adults and children, used as an auxiliary treatment for related pain symptoms caused by esophageal, gastric, and duodenal diseases, but this product is not used as an antispasmodic.

Gastrointestinal conditioning, spleen strengthening:

Children's Changweikang Granules: clear away heat and soothe the liver, regulate the spleen and stomach. It is used for loss of appetite, dull complexion, mental anxiety, crying at night, diarrhea and abdominal distension caused by nutritional disorders in children.

Xiaoer Xiangju Pills: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, helps digestion and stops diarrhea. It is used for vomiting, diarrhea, spleen and stomach disharmony, body burning, abdominal distension, sallow complexion, thin muscles, and loss of appetite caused by improper eating in children.

How to care for a baby with diarrhea

1. Observe and record the number of times your child has diarrhea

Physiological diarrhea is more common in children who are exclusively breastfed or when their milk powder is changed. It will get better with proper care. However, if it is pathological diarrhea, parents must pay attention to observe and record changes in the frequency, properties, color and amount of stools. If your baby has symptoms such as frequent watery urine, thirst, and a significantly reduced urine volume, you should take your baby to the hospital for further treatment.

2. Use a bowl and spoon instead of a bottle

Baby bottles, especially rubber nipples, are difficult to clean and disinfect and can easily become contaminated, leading to diarrhea in children. You can use a bowl or spoon to feed your baby, as this will less likely cause contamination than a bottle. In addition, babies should avoid getting their abdomen cold when sleeping at night.

3. Wash your butt with warm water

Children with diarrhea have increased bowel movements and should have their diapers changed frequently. After each bowel movement, wipe your buttocks with warm water (girls should rinse from front to back), then dry them with a soft cloth. You can apply tannic acid ointment or compound copper zinc sulfate ointment to prevent red buttocks.