Question
Recently, some parents have reported that their young children have been experiencing persistent diarrhea symptoms, accompanied by crying and restlessness, and are currently in the breastfeeding stage, unwilling to use medication for treatment. The parents are seeking non-pharmacological treatment methods but have had little success. How should pediatric diarrhea be treated?
Answer
Pediatric diarrhea can be classified into acute and chronic types. Based on the description, the child’s symptoms are consistent with acute diarrhea. For acute diarrhea, the first step should be dietary adjustment. If the child is being breastfed, breastfeeding should be continued; if formula milk is being used, adjustments should be made as necessary. If the stool is acidic, it may indicate lactose intolerance in the child, at which point low-lactose formula milk can be used, which usually takes effect within a week.