What can children with diarrhea eat?

Patient's question:

The child is still breastfeeding. A few days ago, I didn't know what was wrong, but suddenly they had diarrhea. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but after they had diarrhea five times in one day, I started to care. Can they still eat milk? What should a child with diarrhea eat? The kind of help I care about: What can a child with diarrhea eat?

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Considering your condition, cold fruits may help alleviate nausea and vomiting, so it's best to consume them in moderation. During periods of nausea and vomiting, you can eat apples, lychees, peaches, and loquats, which are warm-natured fruits. It's recommended to take precautions against cold exposure. On a regular basis, you should minimize the intake of cold-natured fruits such as watermelon, muskmelon, pineapple, mango, bananas, pears, and citrus fruits. Apple puree: Apples are also alkaline foods, containing pectin and tannic acid, which have effects of adhesion, soothing, and anti-diarrheal properties.

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