Patient's question:
My son just turned one year old. In the recent few days, he has been having two to three bowel movements daily, but they are not well-formed. His appetite is normal. Previously, he had one bowel movement per day, and they were well-formed. A few days ago, I gave him a dose of Huashi Wan, and I wonder if it was too strong. Also, what medicine should I give him? Thank you, expertDoctor's answer:
Viral diarrhea. If the child is doing okay. Having five or six bowel movements a day. Urine output is also okay. And the mental state is also okay. Then it can be treated at home. Some anti-diarrheal medication can be used. Drink more saline solution. A little bit of rice porridge. Then it will usually go smoothly through the acute phase of 3 to 5 days. If the child has viral diarrhea. And has very severe diarrhea. Urine output is reduced. The mental state is poor. And signs of dehydration appear. Then it is necessary to come to our hospital for treatment by the doctors.