Patient's question:
Hello, my child is seven and a half months old. Recently, they have had some diarrhea. After taking medication, sometimes they don't have a bowel movement for a whole day, but the next day they will have three or four. The stool color is a bit green sometimes, and other times it's yellow with a slightly sour smell. Currently, they are mainly eating some porridge and milk powder. I would like to ask, can they still eat milk powder, and what precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the principles of dietary nutrition therapy for diarrhea involve dietary adjustments, discontinuing the consumption of high-fat and indigestible foods to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, gradually restoring digestive function, and supplementing vitamins and electrolytes for targeted treatment. It is crucial to avoid the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Actively adopting dietary therapy is very important for restoring strength. Breastfeeding mothers can adjust the feeding time, while formula-fed infants can initially be given rice water or diluted milk (1/2 water + 1/2 milk, or 1/3 water + 2/3 milk), starting with small amounts and gradually increasing the consistency. Easily digestible dairy products include yogurt and skim milk. Homemade skim milk (boil milk and remove the skimmed milk skin on top) is also suitable.Below are a few examples of therapeutic diets for children with diarrhea:
Egg Yolk Diet: Boil an egg, remove the shell and protein, and use the yolk to extract oil in a pot over low heat. For infants under one year old, give one egg yolk oil daily, divided into 2-3 servings. A three-day course is recommended for treating diarrhea, with benefits such as strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach, and stopping diarrhea. Egg yolk cakes steamed with a little flour and ginger also have the same effect.
Apple Diet: Apples contain tannins, which have a laxative effect. Wash one apple, steam it, and eat the flesh or mash it into a paste for consumption. Each serving should be 30-60 grams, taken three times daily. Apple soup is also a supplementary drink for treating diarrhea. Chop the apple, add 250 milliliters of water and a small amount of salt, and optionally add 5% sugar. Boil the mixture and drink it like tea, suitable for infants under one year old.
Chestnut Paste Diet: Use 3-5 chestnuts, remove the shells, and mash them. Cook with water to form a paste, add sugar for flavoring, and consume 2-3 times daily. This diet has a warming effect and helps stop diarrhea.