Patient's question:
[Condition Description: My child often has diarrhea every three days or two days. If he eats a bit better, he will have diarrhea. We cannot supplement him, and he can only eat congee, so he is very thin. His stools are not very watery, but they are frequent. He also drools a lot. We have given him zinc supplements and Jianpi San. Past Treatment and Effects: I gave him Smecta, and it worked for a few days, but then it stopped working. What Help Do You Want: I want to know how to make him stop having diarrhea and improve his health.]Doctor's answer:
Hello, diarrhea in infants and young children is the most common gastrointestinal disease. The fundamental cause of diarrhea in babies is poor immune function and weak resistance to viruses and bacteria. When the intestines are infected, it is very easy for them to develop diarrhea. At the same time, if a baby is overfed, leading to indigestion, it can also cause diarrhea. Additionally, allergic constitution, colds, and other conditions may also be accompanied by diarrhea symptoms. During acute diarrhea in babies, it is appropriate to temporarily fast for a short period, generally not exceeding 8 hours. Proper fluid supplementation is also necessary, along with eating small meals frequently. If needed, probiotics such as Bifidus and Hefengyuan can also be given to the baby, which are effective.