Is it normal for a two-year-old child to have diarrhea after taking traditional Chinese medicine?

Patient's question:

In the past two months, the child has been reluctant to eat. (Often refusing to eat porridge or rice,) eating only a little bit at each meal, holding it in their mouth and not spitting it out. If they hold it in for too long, it comes up as vomit. They were taken to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who said they have "sweet accumulation" and "stomach and intestines heat." Their bowel movements are usually hard and come out in small pellets. (They have been drinking homemade goat milk, and I don’t know if it’s affecting it.)

Doctor's answer:

There is a possibility that the symptoms may be related to a weak spleen and stomach. In this case, it is recommended to take Chinese patent medicine Xiao Qixing Cha to regulate the condition. It is also important to develop good living habits, increase nutrition and trace elements, and avoid harmful stimuli.
There are many factors that can cause infantile diarrhea. If a child is diagnosed with infantile diarrhea, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their children develop picky eating habits and should maintain a balanced diet.

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