Patient's question:
Please ask: The child is 1 year and 2 months old, has diarrhea (liquid stools), and has been treated in the hospital (intravenous fluids) for three days with little effect. Are there any other good methods?Doctor's answer:
Hello:Differentiation and Treatment
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency is often characterized by prolonged diarrhea without cessation, loose and odorless stools, undigested food in the stool, immediate diarrhea after eating, poor appetite, sallow complexion, fatigue, and weakness. A decoction of 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 12 grams of Dioscorea opposita, 10 grams of roasted Coix lacryma-jobi, 10 grams of Evodia rutaecarpa, and 10 grams of Crataegus phosphorata can be prepared and taken once daily.
Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency is often characterized by prolonged diarrhea without cessation, loose and clear stools, cold limbs, pale complexion, and lethargy. A decoction of 3 grams of Zingiber officinale, 3 grams of Aconitum carmichaelii, 10 grams of Garcinia atroviridis, 10 grams of roasted Atractylodes macrocephala, and 12 grams of Dioscorea opposita can be prepared and taken once daily.
Single Herbs, Effective Formulas, and Patent Medicines
Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan is used for prolonged diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency. Can Ling Bai Zhu San is used for prolonged diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency. Jiao Shanzha, Chicken Gizzard, and roasted Dioscorea opposita are mixed in a 1:1:2 ratio, ground into a fine powder, and taken 2 grams at a time, three times daily, for prolonged diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency.
Topical Application of Herbs
Syzygium aromaticum (1 part) and Cinnamomum cassia (2 parts) are ground into a fine powder. 3 grams of the powder is mixed with vinegar to form a paste, applied to the navel, wrapped with gauze, and fixed with a cloth. Applied once nightly.
Acupoint Injection
1 mL of Astragalus Injection is injected into bilateral ST36 (Zusanli) acupoints once daily for 7 consecutive days. Suitable for diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency.
Massage
The most common technique is Nie Ji (back massage). Starting from the sacral region, the massage is performed upward to the neck. Using both thumbs and index fingers, the skin is gently lifted and pulled upward, while the thumbs move toward the index fingers in an even forward motion until the neck is reached. Each session lasts 15 minutes and is performed once daily. For children with delicate skin, ginger juice, scallion white juice, or wintergreen oil can be used as a lubricant during massage.