Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. Could you please explain why my baby gets diarrhea every time they take cold medicine?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to external wind-cold and internal dampness accumulation. It is recommended to use modified Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder for treatment. The formula primarily consists of herbs such as patchouli, atractylodes rhizome, tangerine peel, magnolia bark, angelica sinensis, poria, large-leafed guinea pepper, pinellia, licorice, and perilla. It has the functions of dispelling cold, resolving dampness, harmonizing the stomach, and expelling summer heat. There are multiple causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If the child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents should cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.