Patient's question:
A half-month illness description: Starting from July 23, the child had diarrhea, followed by watery stools mixed with solid pieces a few days later, accompanied by high fever. Up until August 14, which is today, the condition has not fully recovered.Treatment and outcomes at Dalian Children's Hospital: The child was admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. Initially, probiotics and anti-inflammatory medications were prescribed, but they showed no effect. Then, enemas were administered, which also failed to improve the condition. Finally, intravenous drips were given. However, the symptoms still did not subside, and the child developed high fever after the drips.
After consulting with doctors on the "Ask Any Question" website, they recommended pediatric massage for the child. After several days of massage, there was significant improvement, but the child became a bit fussy. This morning, the child had loose stools again, resembling cottage cheese with water.
Help needed: How can the diarrhea be resolved
Doctor's answer:
1、Warm towel on the abdomenIf a baby has mild diarrhea, it might be caused by a cold. A warm towel can be used on the abdomen to dispel the coldness in the stomach, which will alleviate the baby's diarrhea symptoms. You can also wrap a freshly cooked egg in a towel (ensuring it's not too hot to hold) and place it around the baby's navel. The egg will stay warm, providing good relief for the abdomen.
2、Steamed apples
In terms of diet, you can steam apples for the baby to eat. Cooked apples are rich in pectin, which has astringent and anti-diarrheal properties. Tannins are present in both the flesh and the skin of the apple, with higher concentrations in the skin. Pectin is found in the flesh, especially near the skin, and when an apple is cooked, you'll notice a light yellow substance near the skin when cutting it in half—it's the pectin. Therefore, it's best to eat the cooked apple with the skin on for better effectiveness in treating diarrhea.