Patient's question:
[Condition Description: My child often has diarrhea every three days or two days. If he eats a bit better, he will have a bowel movement. I can't supplement him, only rice porridge is allowed, so he is very thin. His stool isn't very watery, but it comes out very frequently. He also drools, and I have given him zinc supplements and Jianpi San. Past Treatment and Effects: I gave him Smecta, and it worked for a few days, but then it stopped working. What Help I Need: I want to know how to make him stop having diarrhea and improve his health.]Doctor's answer:
Hello, diarrhea in infants and young children is the most common gastrointestinal disease. The fundamental reason for a baby's diarrhea is poor immune function and weak resistance to viruses and bacteria. When the intestines are infected, it is very easy for the baby to develop diarrhea. At the same time, if the baby is overfed, leading to indigestion, it can also cause diarrhea. Additionally, allergic constitution, colds, and other conditions may also be accompanied by diarrhea symptoms. During acute diarrhea in infants, it is appropriate to temporarily fast for a short period, generally not exceeding 8 hours. Proper fluid supplementation is also necessary, along with eating small, frequent meals. When necessary, probiotics such as Bifidus and Hegen can also be given to the baby, which are effective.