Question
What causes children’s diarrhea?
Answer
Children’s diarrhea is generally caused by bacterial or viral infections. You can take your child to the hospital for a detailed stool test to check the specific condition. If it’s caused by a bacterial infection, treatment can be administered with antibiotics such as cefixime. If it’s caused by a viral infection, antiviral medications like ribavirin are needed for treatment. During this period, it is important to maintain a diet of light meals, avoid consuming irritating and greasy foods, and drink plenty of water.