Patient's question:
A 1.5-year-old child has about one to two bowel movements daily, with the stool being either paste-like or watery, and it smells foul. Sometimes, even when he is talking nonsense, he leaks poop. Every morning at around dawn, he can be heard rumbling in his stomach, either vomiting or having a bowel movement. After vomiting or defecating, the rumbling stops, and the vomit and stool have a similar odor. He drinks some water and then falls asleep. During the day, he is in good spirits, with normal appetite and appetite intake! No high fever, no fever symptoms! This has been going on for three or four days, and the cause is unclear—suddenly like this.Previous treatment and effectiveness: He was given Mamia Ai and Simethicone, and had Dingui'er abdominal patches applied. Last night, he didn’t vomit but only had diarrhea, which was very watery and unformed! Tried to make him drink Jianwei Xiaoshi oral liquid, but he refused—it might be because he doesn’t like the taste!
Desired assistance: He has had this issue before, but it improved with medication. This time, it has lasted longer, and I’m worried he won’t be able to tolerate it much longer! I’d like to ask the doctors how he might recover or alleviate his symptoms on his own!
Doctor's answer:
The child has viral gastroenteritis. The rumbling in the stomach is due to hyperactive bowel sounds and rapid intestinal movement. You should focus on using Smecta and Mimi Ai. Mimi Ai can be used for a longer duration. It is used to regulate the intestinal microbiota. It is an active bacterial preparation. Once the intestinal microbiota is well-regulated, the child will never get sick again. If the specific cause is identified, appropriate dietary adjustments can be made without the need for medication. Nausea and vomiting can naturally subside on their own.