Patient's question:
A 1.5-year-old child has about one to two bowel movements daily, which are either paste-like or watery, with a foul odor. Sometimes, even when he is talking nonsense, he leaks poop. Every morning at around 1 a.m., he can be heard making gurgling sounds in his stomach, either vomiting or having a bowel movement. After vomiting or defecating, the gurgling stops, and the vomit and stool have a similar smell. He drinks some water and then falls asleep. During the day, he is in good spirits, with normal appetite and appetite intake! No high fever, no fever symptoms! This has been going on for three or four days, and the cause is unclear. It happened suddenly.Previous treatment and effectiveness: He was given Mimi Ai and Smecta, and had Dinggui Er belly patch applied. Last night, he didn’t vomit but only had a bowel movement, which was very watery and unformed! Tried to get him to drink Jianwei Xiaoshi oral liquid, but he refused, possibly because he doesn’t like the taste!
Desired assistance: This has happened before, but it was resolved with medication. This time, it has lasted longer, and I’m afraid the child won’t be able to tolerate it anymore! I’d like to ask the doctors how he might recover or alleviate his symptoms on his own!
Doctor's answer:
The child has viral gastroenteritis. The rumbling in the stomach is due to hyperactive bowel sounds and rapid intestinal motility. You should focus on using Smecta and Miamai. Miamai can be used for a longer duration. It is used to regulate the intestinal microbiota. It is an active bacterial preparation. Once the intestinal microbiota is well-regulated, the child will never get sick again. If the specific cause is identified, appropriate dietary adjustments can be made without the need for medication. Nausea and vomiting can naturally subside.