Patient's question:
Now is summer, and my child tends to have diarrhea during this season, especially during the transition period between spring and summer, when the diarrhea is particularly severe. It's unlikely to be a food-related issue, as both my child and his father have eaten the same foods without experiencing diarrhea. It might be due to gastrointestinal problems. I'd like to ask what causes pediatric diarrhea in summer and what I should do about it?Doctor's answer:
Child, the gastrointestinal function is relatively fragile, so it is common to experience diarrhea in this situation. Even if adults eat the same things without any reaction, the child may still have a reaction. In this case, probiotics and smectite can be used for treatment. Generally, it takes 3 to 5 days of medication to regulate it. Don't worry too much. Pay attention to keeping the child's abdomen warm during the day.