Patient's question:
You have had diarrhea for 10 days, with very loose stools and foam, occurring 3-4 times a day. Is it serious? What should I do? Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Test results, examination results: What kind of assistance do you need? Hello, is it caused by malnutrition, a cold, or other reasons?Doctor's answer:
Generally, pediatric diarrhea is more often non-infectious, such as indigestion, dietary temperature (hot or cold), and consuming thick or thin food in excessive amounts, all of which can have an impact. Therefore, it is better to seek proper medical treatment at a hospital.Moreover, doctors are not very inclined to prescribe medication for children. As long as there is no dehydration, oral medication is sufficient. It is also important to check if fever is causing intestinal dysfunction.
If the child has indigestion, oral medications like Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye (Mountain Barberry Jiaipi Oral Liquid) and Simida can be recommended. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Shorten the interval for changing diapers.