Question
My infant has been suffering from diarrhea for over four months. Although the hospital has diagnosed it as a cold and dyspepsia, and medication has been taken for a week, the frequency of diarrhea has decreased, but each bowel movement still appears green. How should we handle this long-term unresolved diarrhea situation?
Answer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome may be related to gastrointestinal motility disorders, visceral sensory abnormalities, central sensory abnormalities, intestinal infection and inflammatory reactions, and psychological factors. Treatment can include medications to stabilize nausea and vomiting, or the use of adsorbents like octasilicate. For parents, it is important to actively assist their child in receiving appropriate treatment while also paying attention to the child’s daily diet to ensure balanced nutrition and avoid excessive supplementation or malnutrition.