Diarrhea during breastfeeding can usually be relieved by drinking rehydration saline, applying hot compresses, and adjusting the diet, etc. Serious symptoms require medical treatment.
If the diarrhea is not frequent and the patient’s spirit is relatively good, it is recommended to drink rehydration salts to replenish enough water to prevent dehydration and accelerate the discharge of metabolites. Hot compresses can be applied to the abdomen to relieve pain. Diet should pay attention to avoid eating too much food rich in dietary fiber and easy to produce gas, such as celery, sweet potatoes and so on.
If the symptoms are more serious, the patient’s general weakness, very poor spirit, dizziness, etc., it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment, necessary under the guidance of the doctor to take medication. Patients with clear bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics that have no effect on breast milk according to the situation.