Infantile diarrhea is defined as resolving liquid stools more than three times a day or excessive total stools with excessive water content. It is often caused by intestinal diseases, etc. and needs to be taken seriously.
Infantile diarrhea is often defined as liquid stools more than 3 times a day or stools with a total volume of more than 200g, of which the water content is more than 80%. It is generally considered acute diarrhea if it lasts less than 2 weeks; prolonged diarrhea if it lasts 2 weeks to 2 months; and chronic diarrhea if it lasts more than 2 months.
Infantile diarrhea can be caused by infectious factors such as Escherichia coli and norovirus, or non-infectious factors such as improper feeding and food allergies. Severe diarrhea can cause water and electrolyte disorders, affecting the growth and health of the child, and needs to be taken seriously.
When infants have diarrhea, it is recommended that they seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment. Daily attention should be paid to personal hygiene and feeding hygiene.