Question
A young child at home is suspected of having persistent diarrhea due to consuming unsuitable food, although antidiarrheal medicine has been administered, the effect is not satisfactory, and there is concern that continuing this way will affect the child’s health. What measures should be taken in the face of a child’s severe diarrhea?
Answer
If a baby exhibits diarrhea symptoms, a stool test should be conducted first to determine if it is due to indigestion or enteritis. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether there is intestinal dysfunction caused by a cold. If diagnosed with indigestion, it is recommended to take oral Shanyao Jiyan Oral Liquid, Montmorillonite Powder, and other medications; if the symptoms are severe, medical consultation and intravenous treatment should be sought. Additionally, the feeding interval should be extended to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and ensure adequate hydration. If the baby is introducing complementary foods, it should temporarily stop introducing or reduce the amount of complementary foods, and gradually resume after the symptoms improve, avoiding intake of difficult-to-digest foods.