Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had diarrhea with green stool. I took some Montmorillonite clay and applied Dinggui Er Zhi to my child's navel. However, on the third day, my child developed a fever and needed to be given intravenous fluids for three days. Now, my child has yellow, watery diarrhea with curds, and he has been having 7-8 bowel movements a day. What should I do in this situation?Previous Treatment and Effects: None.
Kind of Help Needed: How can my child stop having diarrhea?
Doctor's answer:
For the situation you mentioned, it is mainly caused by the child's digestive system dysfunction. First, if the frequency and amount of nausea and vomiting are high, it is important to prevent dehydration, as dehydration is a very serious issue associated with nausea and vomiting. This can be addressed by mixing oral rehydration salts with water and giving it to the child to drink.Recommendations:
For the adjustment of the digestive system, lactobacillus tablets, cross-linked vitamin B, and enzyme tablets can be used. These are essential probiotics and vitamins for the child's digestive system and have no side effects on the body. They can effectively restore digestive function, and the child usually recovers within two to three days.
Note: Avoid using hot water when administering medication. Use lukewarm water (slightly above room temperature) instead. Hot water can kill the probiotics, reducing the effectiveness of the treatment.
The above advice is for the question "What are some good ways to treat diarrhea in children." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!