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 treatment, 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, stomach 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 eating fish, shrimp, spicy, cold, or overly sweet foods. Eat small meals frequently and opt for a light diet, including 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. At the same time, it can also be used to make congee. Millet congee is both nutritious and hydrating, which can help promote the baby's recovery from illness.