Patient's question:
During the Spring Festival, returning from my hometown, my child frequently has diarrhea. I'm not sure if it's due to discomfort after coming back or if he ate something bad. I never give him snacks or very cold things. Should my child's diarrhea necessarily be treated with medication?Doctor's answer:
General treatment includes bed rest, a light diet, cleanliness, etc. The third category is targeted treatment based on the cause of the child's diarrhea to implement medication. If dehydration occurs during nausea and vomiting, fluid replacement should be administered. This situation cannot be ruled out as being caused by gastroenteritis or gastrointestinal dysfunction. If there is no obvious infectious issue, consider taking oral medications to regulate the gastrointestinal tract promptly. Pay attention to avoiding abdominal coldness. It is recommended to take the child for exercise every day during the nausea and vomiting period. During this period, it is important to pay attention to the child's nutrition. You can give the child light foods such as vegetable congee, mung bean soup, bitter melon, and other cooling foods to reduce internal heat.