Question
A baby who is 5 months and 12 days old experienced mild diarrhea after taking Mamiai. The diarrhea persisted after eating steamed egg yolks with bone oil and porridge made with bone oil. During this period, medications such as Biqui, Lactobacillus tablets, and Montmorillonite powder were used, but no improvement was seen. How should pediatric diarrhea be treated?
Answer
The treatment principles for pediatric diarrhea mainly include rational drug use, maintaining appropriate diet, and actively preventing complications. If the diarrhea is caused by a viral infection, symptomatic treatment should be administered to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and antibiotics are usually not required. If it is due to dyspepsia, drugs that promote intestinal digestion and absorption can be used. Overall, the treatment of pediatric diarrhea should first involve rational drug use, followed by continuing to provide food, avoiding cold, greasy foods, and choosing light and easily digestible foods; finally, if symptoms of dehydration or acidosis are observed in the child, immediate medical attention should be sought.