Question
What are the common causes of infants and young children experiencing diarrhea, and what initial care and dietary adjustments should be made?
Answer
If a child’s diarrhea is mild and there are no other discomforts, it is often due to catching a cold or indigestion. It is recommended to add clothing for the child, especially to keep the abdomen warm, and adjust their diet to avoid consuming foods that are hard to digest, such as beans, leeks, and rice. Encourage the child to eat more easily digestible foods like steamed buns and congee, and they can drink hawthorn water in moderation to aid digestion. Control the amount of daily food intake, avoiding overeating, and adopting a small and frequent meals approach is more suitable.