Question
How to distinguish the damp-heat and cold-damp types of children’s diarrhea?
Answer
The damp-heat type of children’s diarrhea often accompanies symptoms of heat excess, such as thirst, red and moist fingers, and a yellowish tongue coating; while the cold-damp type is characterized by a bland taste in the mouth, lack of thirst, and a white tongue coating. By observing these symptoms, one can initially determine the type of diarrhea and then take corresponding preventive and treatment measures.