Patient's question:
A 1.5-year-old child has had diarrhea for about 6 days. At first, they had vomiting and diarrhea, and when they went to the hospital, the doctor said it was viral diarrhea. They received intravenous fluids for 2 days and stopped vomiting, but still had diarrhea. They have a bowel movement 7-8 times a day, and each time is a large amount of yellow, watery, curd-like stool. The medicine prescribed by the doctor at the hospital hasn’t seemed to work, so today the doctor said to continue taking the medicine for 4-5 more days to see if it helps.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
- Xiao’er Diarrhea (a Chinese herbal medicine)
- Montmorillonite Suspension
- A patch applied to the navel
Desired Help:
What should I do now?
Doctor's answer:
Detected infant diarrhea, it is recommended to conduct a thorough examination and test the stool to determine if it is indigestion or intestinal inflammation. Also, pay attention to whether a cold may have caused intestinal dysfunction. If it is indigestion, oral medications such as Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye (Mountain Barberry Stomach Tonic) and Montmorillonite Powder can be recommended. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Shorten the interval between feedings. Allow the stomach and intestines to rest. Increase fluid intake. If supplementary foods are being provided, they should be temporarily suspended. Alternatively, the amount of supplementary foods can be increased. Once recovery is stable, gradually return to a normal diet. In particular, avoid foods that are difficult to digest.