Question
My child has been a bit loose with their stools recently, sometimes they are black or green with bubbles, and there are also undigested particles. The blood test didn’t show any problems, and they even had a fever for the past two days, which has now subsided. Now that the fever is gone, their stools are still a bit loose. What could be the reason for this? What is the best treatment method? Thank you!
Answer
If a child has frequent diarrhea, it can lead to dehydration, so it’s best to go to the hospital for treatment and receive some fluids, replenishing fluids and electrolytes. Diarrhea should be accompanied by dietary adjustments; start with clear liquid diets such as rice soup, weak tea, or thin lotus root powder, taking small meals frequently to promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function. As the frequency of bowel movements decreases, you can give them egg soup, congee, thin noodles, or toasted bread. You can also add liver puree or chicken puree, but try to use less sugar, fat, and seasonings. During the recovery period, dietary nourishment methods can be adopted to promote healing.