Patient's question:
My baby is three months old and has caught a cold, resulting in diarrhea with watery stools that are as continuous as water flowing from a faucet, which is quite alarming. I don’t know if using Dinggui Er umbilical patches would be effective. His navel is swollen and looks like a dead navel with poor ventilation, as my grandmother says. Will using the umbilical patch still be effective?Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is a clear case of acute intestinal cramps with bacterial infection, primarily caused by factors such as unclean diet, abdominal cold exposure, or consuming cold food. The navel area appears swollen due to the intestinal cramps.Advice: Using an umbilical patch can be effective. Additionally, taking Amoxicillin granules for active anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended. Traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as scraping therapy, abdominal cold compresses, and abdominal massage can also help alleviate the cramps.
Drink plenty of water, consume liquid diets, and pay attention to abdominal warmth and dietary hygiene.