Patient's question:
A 10-year-old child, who never eats properly. If they eat a little more, they may suffer from indigestion or vomiting. Their body is relatively thin. Sometimes, when they overeat, they are given digestive pills, but they don't seem to be very effective.Doctor's answer:
Pediatric diarrhea, also known as indigestion, is a digestive disorder caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. This condition occurs in all four seasons, with higher prevalence in summer and autumn. It is most common in infants and young children under the age of two. After onset, it easily depletes qi and yin, and severe cases may develop dangerous complications. If prolonged, it often leads to malnutrition, delayed growth and development, and conditions such as xuanji (dyspepsia). This condition is equivalent to modern medical conditions such as infantile indigestion, steatorrhea, intestinal absorption syndrome, and viral enteritis. It may even be as liquid as water, often accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, poor appetite, and weight loss.