Child abdominal distension and pain with bowel sounds, what disease is it?

Patient's question:

Patient Age: 3 years
Detailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: The patient began experiencing diarrhea four days ago, with watery stools, accompanied by vomiting, abdominal bloating, pain, and bowel sounds. They have had a poor appetite and occasional coughing. The next day, they developed a fever, and the cough worsened. The patient still had watery diarrhea, three times a day, with large amounts. The initial diagnosis by the doctor was rotavirus. The patient received penicillin, ribavirin, and fluid replacement, along with Beifida, digestive enzymes, calcium pantothenate, and Smecta. On the fourth day of treatment, the patient showed some appetite, but the cough did not improve, and they had one episode of diarrhea. However, the abdominal bloating and pain worsened at night, and they developed symptoms of wind-cold. The patient is unsure about the next steps for treatment. Additionally, the patient has a tendency to frequently experience diarrhea, and how should they be managed on a daily basis?
Duration of the current illness and ongoing symptoms:

Doctor's answer:

Bowel sounds (hyperactive bowel sounds) rarely exist alone. In most cases, they coexist with symptoms such as abdominal distension, intestinal dysfunction, abdominal pain, constipation, poorly formed stools, and low appetite. The main cause is indigestion. Excessive gas production in the intestines, which cannot circulate smoothly. It is relatively harmless. The treatment for bowel sounds primarily involves astringent or regulating medications.

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