Patient's question:
The baby is two months and ten days old. Recently, they caught the flu and were hospitalized for pneumonia, undergoing close observation for seven days. In the past two bowel movements, it was found that the child has developed constipation. After discharge, they experienced diarrhea, with five to six episodes per day. After taking anti-diarrheal medication, the diarrhea stopped. Currently, they haven't had a bowel movement for five days. Can they be given some Sìmó Tāng?Doctor's answer:
Influenza is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza virus, which also reappears symptoms such as dry heaving, nausea, and vomiting. The baby has been diagnosed with influenza and has developed symptoms of pneumonia. After being hospitalized for treatment, the baby currently has a 5-day history of not defecating, which is considered to be due to gastrointestinal dysfunction. Four Grind Soup can be consumed, and probiotics can also be taken to aid in recovery.