Patient's question:
My child has been born for over 20 days. For the first ten days, they were fed with formula milk, and their bowel movements were normal. However, after the tenth day, when they started drinking their mother's milk, they have been having diarrhea. Sometimes the stool is frothy, and at other times it is watery, forming curd-like lumps. Passing gas and sneezing can also bring out stool, which is very distressing. I would like to know what medicine should be taken in this situation.Doctor's answer:
Children's diarrhea, also known as indigestion, is a digestive disorder caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. This condition occurs in all four seasons, with higher prevalence in summer and autumn. It is more common in infants and young children under the age of 2. After onset, it easily depletes qi and yin. In severe cases, dangerous complications may arise. If prolonged, it often leads to malnutrition, delayed growth and development, and conditions such as kwashiorkor. This condition is equivalent to modern medical conditions such as infantile indigestion, steatorrhea, intestinal absorption syndrome, and viral enteritis.