Patient's question:
What foods can help relieve diarrhea in children? My little one is 6 years old. Yesterday, his grandmother took him out for dinner, and that same night he started having diarrhea, going three or four times in just a few hours. The Abdominal Comfort Tablets didn't work well, and now he's still having diarrhea with stomach pain. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Nausea and vomiting in children are most commonly caused by rotavirus infection, leading to autumnal gastroenteritis. First, it is necessary to conduct laboratory tests for a thorough diagnosis. After the diagnosis, fluid therapy can be administered, primarily to ensure the child does not dehydrate and to correct electrolyte imbalances. Additionally, nutritional support and encouragement should be provided, as this viral infection is generally self-limiting and typically resolves within 1 to 2 weeks. There is no specific medication to treat the virus itself.