Patient's question:
Currently, in general: The child has diarrhea 4-5 times a day. But the child does not have a fever or cry. The diarrhea is foamy, sometimes frothy or watery. What type of diarrhea does this belong to? The child is only 7.5 months old. What should be paid attention to in the current situation?Doctor's answer:
Hello. It is recommended to do a routine check-up. It could be viral gastroenteritis or indigestion. Diarrhea in children is classified into two categories based on the cause: infectious and non-infectious. It is a clinical syndrome characterized by diarrhea, caused by multiple pathogens and factors. The onset age is mostly under 2 years old, with those under 1 year accounting for about 50%. Based on the examination, it is considered to be infectious diarrhea. It is recommended to take children's anti-diarrheal medication. Clear heat, dry dampness, and solidify the intestines to stop diarrhea. It is used for children's diarrhea with internal accumulation of damp-heat. The stool is thin and watery, or accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It is a pure Chinese herbal preparation with excellent safety.