Patient's question:
A diarrhea lasting for ten days with a frequency of 6-7 bowel movements per day, green or yellow in color, resembling egg-like consistency, and with a foul odor. How should it be treated?Duration and course of the current illness: I suspect it was caused by eating cherries during the May Day holiday, which has been ongoing for ten days.
Current general condition: Still not recovered.
Previous diagnosis and treatment history and effectiveness: Seen.
Doctor's answer:
I will talk to you about "infant and toddler diarrhea." There are two reasons: one is poor digestion, mainly due to improper diet and unreasonable feeding. For example, overeating, or giving too much high-protein, high-fat, rough, and hard-to-digest food, as well as eating too much raw and cold food, can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and cause diarrhea. The other is gastrointestinal infection, such as bacterial or viral contamination of food or feeding utensils, which can cause gastrointestinal inflammation and lead to diarrhea. It must be noted that antibiotics should not be overused; only bacterial infections are indications for antibiotics. Do not overuse astringent and anti-diarrheal drugs, especially during acute phases, as they are generally not recommended. Severe diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration and acidosis, and if not treated promptly, can lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, it is important to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.