Question
A child at home experienced severe abdominal pain after eating, followed by diarrhea. Although medication has been taken, the effect is not satisfactory, and the diarrhea symptoms have persisted for several days, causing great concern for the family. How should children’s diarrhea be properly handled?
Answer
Firstly, closely monitor the frequency of the child’s diarrhea and the water content of the stool, while also paying attention to any other symptoms such as catching a cold, fever, coughing, expectoration, sneezing, or a runny nose. It is recommended to conduct regular stool tests so that appropriate symptomatic treatment can be administered based on the results, such as using probiotics or attapulgite powder to regulate the intestinal flora. In addition, pay attention to the child’s diet and consider using specialized diarrhea formula milk when necessary.