Question
A child has been experiencing intermittent diarrhea for nearly three months. Despite hospital intravenous treatments, the symptoms still recur intermittently, and Western medicine has not shown significant effects. How should this situation be properly handled?
Answer
If a child’s diarrhea persists for three months without improvement, it should be considered whether it is caused by allergic colitis, abdominal cold, or dyspepsia, issues that may be closely related to the mother’s or the child’s dietary habits. It is recommended to pay attention to and adjust from multiple aspects. First, ensure the child maintains proper warmth and avoids consuming fish, shrimp, spicy, cold, and overly sweet foods. Adhere to the principle of small and frequent meals, light diet, and increase the intake of foods beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract. Long-term diarrhea may damage a child’s gastrointestinal function or cause electrolyte loss, so oral fluid replacement therapy can be considered. At the same time, rice porridge can be chosen as the main food, with millet porridge being an excellent option.