Patient's question:
Recently for the past four or five days, I've experienced mild diarrhea again, with one to two episodes a day. The stool is yellow and pasty, accompanied by undigested food with a sour smell. Sometimes there's mild curdling of milk.What kind of help I'm looking for: I want to know what might be causing this. Should I go to the hospital or take any medication? What dietary precautions should I follow?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the child's condition and symptoms, it is considered to be a case of pediatric gastroenteritis. In this season, viral gastroenteritis is the first consideration.Medical advice: Viral gastroenteritis can manifest as fever, nausea, and vomiting, typically appearing as a curd-like consistency. The most critical concern with this condition is dehydration, not forced diarrhea, as toxins need to be expelled. You only need to go to the hospital for intravenous fluid therapy, use heat-clearing and detoxifying medications, and take medications like montmorillonite powder. It will take approximately one week to fully recover.