Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to inquire about what causes diarrhea in children. I would also like to ask about methods for treating it.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are many reasons for diarrhea. Unhygienic diet is one cause, but there are also many other factors. For example, excessive or insufficient milk intake, adding complementary foods too much or too quickly, changes in weather, viral infections. Sometimes diarrhea can also be a symptom accompanying other diseases, such as respiratory infections, Kawasaki disease, etc. Some children may develop diarrhea due to food (e.g., milk) or drug allergies. Therefore, so many factors can lead to the occurrence of diarrhea. Once diarrhea occurs, parents should not give their children "antibiotics" casually, because some types of diarrhea do not require antibiotics or should be avoided. Instead, it is important to carefully consider what is causing the diarrhea. If it is related to feeding issues, then change the feeding method; if it is due to allergic factors, then avoid exposure to allergenic substances; if the child has prolonged diarrhea or each episode of diarrhea is very severe, they should seek medical advice from a doctor as soon as possible.