Patient's question:
The child has had diarrhea for over 10 days, and it has been more than 8 months. They previously took probiotics and smectite, and after 3-4 days, the bowel movements reduced. Later, they went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up. The doctor advised against taking cefixime and prescribed probiotics, smectite, children's Kang particles, and pediatric anti-diarrheal patches. However, the diarrhea has worsened. Additionally, today they have a runny nose and a cold. What should they do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you: Your child's current condition is a cold accompanied by acute gastroenteritis, which is usually caused by catching a cold or eating poorly digestible foods. The current medication is not very effective.Recommendations: It is recommended to use Compound Sulfa, Smectite, Youxie Ning Granules, and Chlorpheniramine for treatment. Make sure to drink plenty of water, eat easily digestible supplementary foods, avoid wind as much as possible, and prevent catching a cold.