Patient's question:
Patient Age: 1.5 years oldCondition Description:
1. Diarrhea
2. Not eating, poor spirits, dehydration
Past Treatment and Effectiveness:
1. Due to a cold, the patient was examined at the hospital. The temperature was 38.5°C, and a blood test revealed a mixed infection of virus and bacteria. After intravenous fluids, the symptoms disappeared, and the temperature returned to normal.
2. After resting at home for two days, the patient developed diarrhea and a lack of appetite. The temperature was normal, but there was mild coughing.
Help Needed:
1. I would like to ask what might be the cause of this condition and how to treat it. What medication should be taken? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Children with diarrhea should adjust their diet. If the child is being introduced to solid foods, they should pause the introduction of solid foods or reduce the frequency and amount. Young children should stop eating foods high in fat. Breastfeeding infants should be breastfed as much as possible.Children with nausea and vomiting should be given easily digestible foods in small, frequent, and slow portions. When diarrhea and vomiting are particularly severe, food can be reduced by 1-2 meals. Long-term fasting is no longer recommended, as it is not beneficial for the child.
Antibiotics should not be used frequently. Improper use of antibiotics to treat infant diarrhea is the main reason for treatment failure. The number of non-pathogenic bacteria in an infant's gut is low, and the normal microbial system has not yet been established. The gut environment is unstable and easily disrupted by external factors. Dingui Er Ni Tie (Tiger Balm Baby Navel Patch) can be used for treatment, as it is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation and an external application. It contains herbs that strengthen the baby's digestive system, aid digestion, and increase appetite.