Patient's question:
My child has been having some diarrhea recently. Sometimes the stool is black and green with bubbles, and at other times it seems to have undigested particles. Blood tests haven't shown any problems, and they even had a fever a couple of days ago because of it. Now that the fever has gone down, the diarrhea is still a bit loose. What could be the reason for this? How can the treatment be most effective? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
If you have frequent diarrhea, it can lead to dehydration. It's best to go to the hospital for treatment, receive intravenous fluids, and replenish water and electrolytes. Diarrhea should be managed with dietary adjustments. Start with clear fluids like rice soup, weak tea, or thin lotus root powder, and adopt a small-portion, frequent-meal approach to promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function. Once the frequency of bowel movements decreases, you can gradually introduce egg soup, porridge, thin noodles, or toasted bread crumbs. You can also add some liver paste or chicken paste, but use sugar, fat, and seasonings sparingly. During the recovery phase, dietary management methods can be used to aid in recovery.