Patient's question:
One year and twenty days, half a month and eight days have already started. It was caused by catching a cold. The previous treatment and its effects: intravenous fluids were given every day, and a stool test was done. The results showed that it was diarrhea due to catching a cold, but it still kept going. The stool was yellow and very liquid. What should I do? On the first day, there was still a bit of high fever...Doctor's answer:
Diarrhea Medication 1: Dinggui'er Qitie, Function and Indication: Strengthening the spleen, warming the middle, dispelling cold and stopping diarrhea. Suitable for the symptomatic treatment of pediatric diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dosage and Administration: For external use. Apply to the navel area, one patch at a time, change the patch every 24 hours.Diarrhea Medication 2: Heshengyuan Children's Probiotic Powder, Function and Indication: Diseases caused by antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, leading to increased resistance in children and infants; poor nutrient digestion and absorption due to intestinal flora imbalance; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation; improper diet; and adaptation to new environments. Dosage and Administration: Once or twice daily, one packet each time; mix the Heshengyuan Children's Probiotic Powder into an adequate amount of warm water or milk (below 37°C) and take orally.
Diarrhea Medication 3: Xiaorigongzhixie Granules, Function and Indication: Clearing heat, detoxifying, and draining dampness to stop diarrhea. Dosage and Administration: Take with warm water; 2.5 grams for children under 5 years old, 5 grams for those aged 5 and above, three times daily.
Diarrhea Medication 4: Jian'erzhixie Granules, Function and Indication: Strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Dosage and Administration: Take with warm water; 6 grams for children under 18 years old, 6-12 grams for those aged 1-5, 12-18 grams for those aged 5 and above, three times daily.
The above medications primarily protect the pediatric intestinal mucosa. When nausea and vomiting are extremely severe, additional anti-diarrheal medications such as berberine and gentamicin syrup may be taken.