Patient's question:
14-month-old child has bad breath and dry, smelly stools like rotten eggs. What illness is it, and what medicine should be taken? How should it be treated quickly? It has been more than half a month, and it was thought to be a heat-related issue, so cooling-down and laxative medicine were taken, which improved a lot. But a few days ago, the symptoms returned. I forgot to ask everyone for guidance. What help do I want to get: Provide the condition, what medicine should be taken, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is considered to be caused by constipation. Recommendation: Appropriate physical exercise, consume more fruits, vegetables, and other foods rich in dietary fiber, drink more water, and take Bifidobacterium quadruple live tablets for treatment. The main issue is still related to the intestines, where a lack of vitamins and dysbiosis in the gut play a significant role. Medications that can be used include Multienzyme Tablets, Cimetidine, and Cross-linked Vitamin B3 for treatment. Pay attention to eating more fruits and vegetables regularly, which will improve digestion and prevent similar situations from recurring. The above suggestions are for the question "14-month-old child with bad breath and dry, egg-like smelly stools." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!