Patient's question:
The child is 5 months old. Recently, they have been having frequent diarrhea. I thought it was because they got cold and used "Dinggui Er Du Tie," but it didn't help. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Has there been any abnormality in your diet? The dietary principles for nutritional treatment of diarrhea involve dietary adjustments, stopping the intake of high-fat and indigestible foods to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, gradually restoring digestive function, and supplementing vitamins and electrolytes for symptomatic treatment. It is crucial to avoid the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Active dietary treatment is very important for restoring strength. Breastfeeding mothers can adjust the feeding time, while formula-fed infants can initially be given rice water or diluted milk (1/2 water and 1/2 milk, or 1/3 water and 2/3 milk), starting with small amounts and gradually increasing to thicker, easily digestible dairy products such as yogurt and skim milk. Homemade skim milk (boil milk and remove the skimmed milk on the surface) is also suitable.Below are a few examples of therapeutic diets for children with diarrhea:
Egg Yolk Diet: Boil eggs, remove the shells and whites, and use the yolks to cook oil in a pot over low heat. Give one egg yolk oil daily to infants under one year old, divided into 2-3 servings. A three-day course is recommended for treating diarrhea, with benefits including strengthening the spleen, benefiting the stomach, and stopping diarrhea. Egg yolk pancakes steamed with a small amount of flour and ginger also have the same effects.
Apple Diet: Apples contain tannins, which have a laxative effect. Wash one apple, steam it, and eat the flesh or mash it into a paste for consumption. Each serving should be 30-60 grams, taken three times daily. Apple soup is also a supplementary drink for treating diarrhea. Chop the apple, add 250 milliliters of water and a small amount of salt, and optionally add 5% sugar. Boil the mixture and drink it like tea, suitable for infants under one year old.
Chestnut Paste Diet: Use 3-5 chestnuts, remove the shells, and mash them. Cook them with water into a paste, add sugar for flavoring, and eat 2-3 times daily. It has the effect of warming the middle