Patient's question:
A friend's child has been having diarrhea recently. It has been on and off for over three months. When they go to the hospital for IV drips, the symptoms always recur after a period of time. Western medicine hasn't seemed to be very effective. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Hello! If your baby has had diarrhea for about three months without improvement, you should consider conditions like allergic gastroenteritis, abdominal cold, or indigestion. This may be closely related to the mother's diet or the baby's diet. Make sure to monitor it in multiple ways. First, it's essential to keep the baby warm. Try to avoid fish, shrimp, spicy, cold, and overly sweet foods. Eat small, frequent meals with a light diet and consume more stomach-friendly foods. Long-term diarrhea can damage the baby's gastrointestinal function or lead to electrolyte loss. Oral rehydration therapy can be used. It can also be used to make congee. Millet porridge is both nutritious and hydrating, which can help promote the baby's recovery from illness.