Patient's question:
The baby has had loose, egg-like stools with a sour smell for the past two days and has been having 4 to 5 bowel movements a day. Is it possible that the baby has diarrhea?Onset time: The day before yesterday
Medical examination results: None (not tested)
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took Mamikai (a probiotic supplement) but it didn’t work.
What you would like to eat and what kind of assistance you need: Want to know what medicine would be effective.
Doctor's answer:
This condition involves pediatric diarrhea, which is a comprehensive evaluation of gastrointestinal dysfunction characterized by nausea and vomiting as the main clinical manifestations, often caused by various factors. It is more common in autumn and winter seasons and is sometimes referred to as autumnal nausea and vomiting.Recommendations:
- Treatment suggestions: Take pediatric compound pancreatin powder and Beiqu orally, with a gap of several hours between the two medications.
- Apply Dinggui Er abdominal patch to the navel.
- Pay attention to abdominal warmth and proper care.
Lifestyle advice:
- Increase bowel movements appropriately.
- Base your diet on light and easily digestible foods.
- Provide sufficient fluids to prevent dehydration!