Question

The infant is experiencing digestive discomfort, with an increased frequency of bowel movements (about 5-6 times a day), and sometimes the stool appears like egg flowers. The child has a weak constitution. The infant is only four months old and was hospitalized for one week last month due to diarrhea, with no significant improvement in symptoms. The child has a good appetite and a good mental state, but continues to have diarrhea, seeking professional advice.

Answer

There are many causes of childhood diarrhea, often involving various pathological factors, such as: consumption of unclean food, enteritis caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses; gastrointestinal inflammation caused by spoiled milk or other foods leading to vomiting and diarrhea; gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by other systemic diseases; overeating or under-eating, not adapting to changes in food. During the weaning period or sudden changes in weather, children may not be able to adapt, leading to disordered digestive systems. Some children’s diarrhea is not related to any disease, with no other abnormal symptoms besides diarrhea. The medical community believes that such diarrhea may be caused by