Question
What are good treatment methods for baby cough and diarrhea?
Answer
When babies experience coughing and diarrhea, the following methods can be tried for treatment:
- Rice Porridge: Grind rice flour or milk powder into a powder, fry it until it turns golden brown, then add water and sufficient sugar, boiling it into a thin paste. Rice porridge aids in absorption and can adhere to bacteria and toxins in the intestines, making it a good choice for treating infant diarrhea.
- Carrot Soup: Carrots are alkaline foods containing pectin, which can help form stools and adhere to bacteria and toxins in the intestines. The preparation method is as follows: wash the carrots, cut off the stems, cut into small pieces, boil in water until soft, then strain through a cloth to remove the residue, and then add water to make a soup (using a ratio of 500 grams of carrots to 1000 milliliters of water). Finally, add sugar and boil. Take 100 to 150 milliliters twice or three times a day, and discontinue use after symptoms improve.
- Apple Puree: Apples are also alkaline foods containing pectin and tannins, which have adhesive and anti-diarrheal effects. Take a fresh, soft apple, cut it in half, and scrape it into a puree with a spoon. Please note that the above methods are for reference only. If the baby’s symptoms persist or worsen, it is important to take them to a doctor promptly for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.