My 10-month-old baby has had continuous watery stools for two days after eating, and his stool test shows signs of infection (pus cells) and sugar (positive reducing substances, pH 7.5); what do these test results mean, how long will it take him to recover while taking Protectis, Zifi, Zioral, and ORS, and what are the best foods to feed him?
The pus cells indicate a mild bacterial infection, while positive reducing substances suggest temporary difficulty digesting sugars due to the diarrhea. The prescribed medications?Zifi (an antibiotic), Protectis (probiotic), Zioral (zinc), and ORS?will help him recover, typically within 3 to 7 days. Keep giving ORS to prevent dehydration. Feed him easily digestible foods like breast milk, rice gruel, mashed bananas, and applesauce. Avoid dairy other than breast milk temporarily if stools worsen.