Question
The child has had diarrhea for one and a half months, with stool frequency of 6-7 times a day, green or yellow in color, resembling egg whites, and has an unpleasant odor. How should it be treated? The onset and duration of this illness: I suspect it was caused by eating cherries during the May Day holiday, and it has been ten days since then. Current condition: Not improved. Previous diagnoses and treatment processes and effects: see.
Answer
Let me talk about “infant and toddler diarrhea.” There are two main causes: one is indigestion, mainly due to improper diet and feeding. This includes overeating, or feeding too much high-protein, high-fat, coarse, and difficult-to-digest food, as well as eating too many mixed foods and too much cold food, which can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and diarrhea; the other is gastrointestinal infection, such as contamination of food or feeding utensils by bacteria or viruses, causing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and leading to diarrhea. It must be noted that antibiotics should not be used excessively; only when caused by bacteria are they suitable for use. Do not use astringents or antidiarrheal medications excessively, especially during the acute phase; generally, they should not be used. Severe diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration and acidosis, among other complications. If not treated promptly, adverse effects can occur, so timely medical treatment should be sought.