The Impact of Medication for Children’s Diarrhea on Their Development

Question

Dear doctor, I would like to ask if using medication to treat a child’s diarrhea each time it occurs has any impact on the development of a two-month-old baby? Are there other pediatric diarrhea treatments that are more effective and have no impact on growth and development? Thank you for your response.

Answer

Using medication to treat a child’s diarrhea may have an impact on their development. It is recommended to choose medications that boost immunity under a doctor’s guidance, which can adsorb pathogens causing diarrhea and protect the intestinal mucosa. These are suitable for various types of diarrhea and are particularly effective for food poisoning-related diarrhea during summer. However, long-term use may affect the absorption of other medications and minerals. Therefore, it is best to take medication under a doctor’s guidance.