Question
Last night, the baby vomited 56 times. We went to the children’s hospital for intravenous fluids. The next day, it was diarrhea, twice a day, all watery. No appetite. Previous treatment and effects: vomiting stopped. Desired assistance: want diarrhea to stop and return to health.
Answer
Hello, when a child has diarrhea, do not drink juice or take anti-diarrheal medicine. Avoid giving the baby sweet drinks such as soda (including cola), sports drinks, gelatin water, sugared water, and undiluted fruit juice. These drinks all contain sugar, which can absorb body fluids into the intestines, thereby worsening the child’s diarrhea condition. Additionally, do not give the baby anti-diarrheal medicine without a doctor’s prescription. Adjust the diet to prevent and correct dehydration, use medication appropriately, and strengthen care to prevent complications. It is recommended to take Erxiaoting granules for clearing heat and drying dampness, firming the intestines and stopping diarrhea. It is used for damp-heat internal syndrome in pediatric diarrhea with loose stools or accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The focus of treatment for diarrhea at different stages varies; for acute diarrhea, pay attention to maintaining water-electrolyte balance and anti-infection; for persistent or chronic diarrhea, pay attention to intestinal flora imbalance issues and dietary therapy.