Question
Doctor, hello. My child is 6 years old, and after playing outside last night and having some snacks, they started to have stomach pain and diarrhea when we got back home. What should a child eat when they have diarrhea?
Answer
Based on your description, the child may be experiencing diarrhea due to improper diet. Diarrhea is usually categorized as enteritis or gastrointestinal dysfunction. It is generally recommended to take probiotics orally to treat and prevent dehydration, and to avoid eating difficult-to-digest foods and to stay away from sources of colds.