Patient's question:
Male, 3 years old. Has been complaining of stomach pain since last night. Had one bowel movement today, which was white. Not eating well.Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: What is the illness, how should it be treated, and expect the doctor to provide a detailed answer.
Doctor's answer:
It could be indigestion, leading to gastritis or acute gastroenteritis. Acute gastroenteritis is an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, with main clinical manifestations including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, etc. This condition is more common in summer and autumn, and its recurrence is often due to improper diet, overeating; or consuming extremely cold, spoiled, or unclean food. Traditional Chinese Medicine classifies gastritis into different types such as damp-heat, cold-dampness, and stagnation based on etiology and constitutional differences.