Question
What kind of infant diarrhea does my baby have? Currently, it’s about four to five times a day, but the child doesn’t have a fever or cry. The diarrhea is frothy, sometimes frozen, or watery. What kind of diarrhea is this? The child is only seven and a half months old. What should I be aware of in the current situation?
Answer
It is recommended to conduct a routine stool examination, which may be caused by viral enteritis or dyspepsia. Based on the etiology, diarrhea can be classified into infectious and non-infectious types. Considering the current symptoms, it may be an infectious diarrhea. It is suggested to take children’s antidiarrheal medication, and to clear heat and dampness, strengthen the intestines and stop diarrhea, which is particularly suitable for damp-heat internal constitution in pediatric diarrhea, such as loose stools, accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. These traditional Chinese medicine preparations are relatively safe and can be used with confidence.