Patient's question:
Two and a half months of diarrhea for ten days, with 6-7 bowel movements, green or yellow, resembling egg-like consistency, with a foul odor. How should it be treated? Duration and persistence of the current illness: I suspect it was caused by eating cherries during the May Day holiday, which has lasted for ten days. Current general condition: Not yet 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, rough, and hard-to-digest food, as well as eating too much raw and cold food, can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and cause diarrhea. The other is gastrointestinal infection, such as bacterial or viral contamination of food or feeding utensils, which can cause gastrointestinal inflammation and lead to diarrhea. It must be noted that antibiotics should not be overused; only bacterial infections are indications for antibiotics. Do not overuse astringent and anti-diarrheal drugs, especially during acute phases, as they are generally not recommended. Severe diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration and acidosis, and if not treated promptly, they can lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, it is important to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.