Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my baby is 11 months old. Recently, she hasn't been feeling well and has had a stomachache for 3 days. The first two days, she had 2 to 3 bowel movements, and today she had 4 to 5. The stool is yellow and a bit watery. We haven't taken her to the hospital for a check-up yet. What could be the reason for this? We are eating very well, and we are very careful about keeping her warm. Could it be that she is eating too much? We have three meals a day, plus a snack in the afternoon, and she also eats at night. We have given her Juke (a brand name, if it's a specific medicine, please clarify the actual name), and she has been vomiting a lot these days. However, the baby is in good spirits. Why is she vomiting? What could be the cause? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the condition of the child is considered to be indigestion or a cold in the abdomen that has caused diarrhea, leading to loose stools and frequent bowel movements.In such cases, it is recommended to keep the abdomen warm, drink more water, and avoid dehydration. Additionally, active treatment with medications that strengthen the spleen and stomach is necessary. I suggest oral medications such as Ji Nei Jin San (Chicken Essence Powder), Jian Pi San (Spleen Strengthening Powder), Simida, and Mamai. For external use, applying Ding Gui Er Qi Tie (Ding Gui Infant Abdominal Patch) to the navel can also be very effective.