Patient's question:
A diarrhea lasting for ten days with six to seven bowel movements per day, green or yellow in color, resembling egg-like consistency, and having a foul odor. How should it be treated?Duration and course of the current illness: I suspect it was caused by eating cherries during the May Day holiday, which has been ongoing for ten days.
Current general condition: Still not recovered.
Previous diagnosis and treatment history and effectiveness: Seen.
Doctor's answer:
I will talk to you about "infantile diarrhea." There are two reasons: one is indigestion, mainly due to improper diet and unreasonable feeding. For example, overeating, or giving too much high-protein, high-fat, coarse, and difficult-to-digest food, as well as eating too much raw and cold food, can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and diarrhea. The other is gastrointestinal infection, such as bacterial or viral contamination of food or feeding utensils, which causes gastrointestinal inflammation and leads to diarrhea. It must be noted that antibiotics should not be overused; only bacterial infections are indications for antibiotics. Do not overuse astringent anti-diarrheal drugs, especially during acute phases, as they are generally not recommended. Severe diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration and acidosis, among other complications. If not treated promptly, it can lead to adverse consequences, so it is important to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.