Question
My child is 17 months old. They started throwing up whatever they ate two days ago, but now they don’t vomit anymore. However, the diarrhea is just water and the original form of the food. What does the doctor say about this?
Answer
It could be viral enteritis causing diarrhea, with symptoms such as watery stool. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding catching a cold. Temporarily restrict diet, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and take ribavirin granules and Beqipu to relieve symptoms. Based on your description, the doctor’s diagnosis of the cause of the child’s diarrhea seems correct. For children, reactions to formula can vary; some may have constipation, some may have loose stools, and some may be normal. Therefore, it is recommended to try changing the formula and also take probiotics in conjunction.