Question
How to handle baby diarrhea? Provide more fluids to the child to prevent dehydration.
Answer
When a child has diarrhea, it’s important to first determine if it’s an acute infectious disease, such as food poisoning or norovirus infection. If diarrhea is accompanied by fever, do not attempt self-treatment and it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. For recurrent diarrhea caused by low gastrointestinal function, strengthen the treatment with medications that improve spleen and stomach function, and add foods like yams and beans to the diet. The technique of massaging the spine can also help regulate and strengthen a child’s spleen and stomach function, restoring gastrointestinal function after which diarrhea can be stopped.