Patient's question:
Medical Description: Diarrhea started on June 13th. Currently, the symptoms of diarrhea have somewhat (reduced), occurring only once a day, but the stool is very sticky. Since yesterday, the child has been eating yam porridge (as yam porridge is beneficial for the spleen and stomach), but after eating it, the frequency of diarrhea has increased.History of Treatment and Effect: Recently, the child has been taking Shenlin Bai Zhu San. Diarrhea occurs only once a day, but the stool is still not well-formed.
Help Needed: Why did the frequency of diarrhea increase after eating yam porridge? Isn’t yam supposed to have the effect of strengthening the spleen? Can yam porridge still be continued?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on the situation you described, the baby's symptoms are more likely to be caused by indigestion. It is recommended that you give the baby Smecta or Montmorillonite powder for treatment, and also use Dinggui Ertie as an auxiliary treatment. Pay attention to keeping warm and drinking plenty of water. Amoxicillin granules or Gentamicin granules can be used if necessary. The mother's diet should be light, and breastfeeding should be regulated.After a child has diarrhea, in addition to appropriate treatment, dietary restrictions are also very important. Avoid foods that are prone to causing bloating, such as tofu, dry tofu, soy milk, mung beans, red beans, etc. Drinking too much milk can also cause intestinal gas and should be limited. However, yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria, which can inhibit harmful bacteria in the intestines and can be consumed. Avoid high-fiber foods, such as watermelon, pears, celery, spinach, grapefruits, and tangerines. These foods can promote intestinal movement and worsen diarrhea.