Patient's question:
A six-month-old child had autumn diarrhea at three and a half months, and after fully recovering, they developed a habit of having diarrhea. They have taken infant powder and Diarrhea Stop, but after stopping the medication for a few days, the symptoms returned. The child seems to have no tongue coating, and their urine is not yellow. A stool test revealed fat particles, indicating indigestion. During diarrhea, the stool is watery and inconsistent in consistency.Could you please help me understand the cause of this and how to regulate it?
First follow-up question: This afternoon, the stool was like egg drop soup, with gurgling sounds in the stomach, and it came out with gas or force.
Second follow-up question: Could it be that there is a virus in my home? How did I get it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on the child's condition, it should still be classified as autumnal diarrhea. The medication and treatment are as follows:Traditional Chinese Medicine: Astragalus 10–15g, carrots 50g, add 200ml of water, decoct to 100ml, take three times orally, for 3–5 days.
Western Medicine: Interferon 1.5x10? μ, intramuscular injection, once daily.
Medication Guide: Astragalus can detoxify, promote antibody synthesis, enhance immune function, and induce interferon production in the body. Interferon works by producing antiviral proteins after acting on healthy human cells, inhibiting mRNA function or degrading mRNA, thereby preventing viruses from replicating in host cells. Beta-carotene helps restore the normal intestinal flora and maintains normal intestinal physiological function. The three medications have a synergistic effect, reducing the dosage of expensive interferon and having no side effects.