Question
A child has been experiencing persistent diarrhea for a month, with three to four bowel movements daily. The stool starts off formed and gradually becomes loose. A check-up revealed that the white blood cell count in the stool is between 0 and 2. Previous attempts to use Mommy Love were ineffective, and later changed to Montmorillonite Powder. Is this treatment plan appropriate?
Answer
If a child exhibits symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and increased frequency of bowel movements, the primary consideration should be enteritis. If the symptoms persist, chronic colitis should also be considered. Dyspepsia can be caused by various factors, including improper feeding, gastrointestinal inflammation, excessive use of antibiotics, cold weather, decreased immunity, or abdominal coldness. Therefore, when a child shows signs of dyspepsia, it is essential to identify the cause clearly for targeted treatment to alleviate the condition.