Patient's question:
What should children eat to recover from gastroenteritis? My 12-year-old child has gastroenteritis with digestive disorders, going to the toilet 3-4 times a day, no nausea or vomiting, but often experiencing difficulty in defecation, black stools that are not fine or long, but always with the urge to defecate, feeling like they can't finish but when they try again, nothing comes out. Every time I see him sweating profusely while using the toilet, I know he's straining to defecate. Seeing him go through so much hardship, as parents, we can only feel helpless. After a few days of injections and medication, it hasn't been effective. I want to know what foods can help him recover?Doctor's answer:
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, it is likely caused by a weak spleen and stomach, accompanied by symptoms such as poor digestion and weight loss. It is recommended that you undergo thorough examinations such as abdominal ultrasound and blood tests to identify the cause. After determining the reason, actively pursue integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment, which is expected to be helpful to you.This condition in the child is due to gastroenteritis. First, ensure adequate rest, relax your mind, maintain a light diet, drink plenty of plain water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.