Patient's question:
Hello experts, my baby is 11 months old. These past few days, she hasn't been feeling well and has had a stomachache for 3 days. The first two days, she had 2 to 3 bowel movements, and today she had 4 to 5. The stool is yellow and a bit watery. We haven't taken her to the hospital for a check-up yet. What could be the reason for this? We are eating very well, and we pay close attention to keeping her warm. Could it be that she's eating too much? We have three meals a day, plus a snack in the afternoon, and she also eats at night. We have given her Juke (a brand name, if needed, you can replace it with the actual name if you know it), and she has been vomiting a lot these days. The baby is actually doing well in terms of spirit. Why is she vomiting? What could be the reason? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the condition of the child is considered to be indigestion or a cold in the abdomen that has caused diarrhea, resulting in loose stools and frequent bowel movements.In such cases, abdominal warmth should be maintained, plenty of water should be consumed to avoid dehydration, and active treatment should be taken with medications that strengthen the spleen and stomach. I recommend oral medications such as Ji Nei Jin San (Chicken Gizzard Powder), Jian Pi San (Spleen Strengthening Powder), Smecta, and Mimi Ai for treatment. Additionally, applying Ding Gui Er Ni Tie (Ding Gui abdominal patch) to the navel can be very effective.