Patient's question:
A newborn baby around 20 days old has had diarrhea for several days. Can Wubao Powder stop the diarrhea? Because after seeing a doctor for a few days and taking medication, the diarrhea still hasn't stopped. The ingredients of Wubao Powder are as follows: Patchouli, Perilla Leaf, Angelica Sinensis, Atractylodes Macrocephala, Tangerine Peel, Pinellia, Eucommia Ulmoides, Poria, Platycodon Root, Licorice, Genip, Jujube, and Ginger.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello: Based on the situation you described, the child has intestinal inflammation.Advice: It is recommended to keep the abdomen warm, take Lactobacillus and Smecta orally, and take these two medications separately. Smecta should be taken between feedings. If the effect is not good, it is best to go to the hospital for a routine stool examination for symptomatic treatment. There are many causes of infantile diarrhea. If the child is confirmed to have infantile diarrhea, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a reasonable diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.