Question
A parent is concerned about their child’s recurring stools with pus and blood, which have returned to normal after treatment but still fears recurrence. The parent is considering giving the child a long-term probiotic and montmorillonite powder to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and has been taking them for two weeks, planning to extend the duration to a month. The parent wants to know if this approach is appropriate.
Answer
In the case of children, although probiotics can help regulate the intestinal flora, long-term consumption is not a fundamental solution to the problem. It is recommended that parents seek the opinion of a professional doctor and consider improving the child’s intestinal health through dietary adjustments, balanced dietary structure, and moderate exercise. Additionally, if the child shows signs of spleen deficiency, consuming foods like yam, poria cocos, and white adzuki bean can be considered to strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis. It is important that parents avoid relying solely on medication and should consider various factors comprehensively to maintain health.