Question
My child has been suffering from diarrhea for the past two days, missing school due to the illness. What medication should an 8-year-old child take for diarrhea?
Answer
Based on the child’s condition, if they experience frequent nausea and vomiting, it is advisable to consider a timely visit to the hospital for a detailed blood test to clarify whether it is due to intestinal dysfunction or an infectious nausea and vomiting issue. If it is simply intestinal dysfunction, generally speaking, timely medication use is recommended. If nausea and vomiting are frequent, it is suggested to administer intravenous fluids for rehydration promptly.