Question
The child has recently experienced diarrhea symptoms, and there have been similar cases in the past. Usually, symptoms can be relieved within a day after taking medication, but this time it has continued for three days without improvement, and no medication seems to work. How should one handle a child’s sudden diarrhea problem?
Answer
Children’s digestive systems are not fully developed, and their spleen and stomach functions are relatively weak, with slower gastrointestinal motility. Constipation may be caused by poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended to increase the child’s intake of vegetables and fruits rich in fiber and to ensure adequate water intake. At the same time, it is suggested to conduct routine blood tests, stool tests, C-reactive protein tests, and tuberculin skin tests to clarify the cause and treat accordingly. Constipation may also be related to gastrointestinal dysfunction.