Question
My child has had diarrhea for 5 days with watery stools, how should I handle it? My child has been suffering from diarrhea for 5 days now, with watery stools and occasionally pale green, and experienced 4 to 5 episodes of vomiting one day.
Answer
Symptom Analysis: Based on the description, the child’s symptoms may be due to viral gastroenteritis caused by an infection. This disease is more common during this season and could be caused by rotavirus. Children under two years old are more susceptible to this virus, and some may experience vomiting and fever as well. Suggested Measures: In this situation, you can give your child some fresh ginger or red dates to help alleviate nausea. You can also use probiotic products beneficial for the intestines to regulate the intestinal flora, and consider using traditional Chinese medicine granules and applying a medicine patch on the navel to treat diarrhea. Encourage your child to drink sugar and salt water to prevent dehydration. If the symptoms do not improve or if the child shows signs of drowsiness, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and consider intravenous treatment.