How to Distinguish between Damp-Heat and Cold-Damp Types of Children’s Diarrhea

Question

How to distinguish between the damp-heat and cold-damp types of children’s diarrhea?

Answer

The damp-heat type of children’s diarrhea is typically accompanied by symptoms such as thirst, a desire to drink water, red fingers, and a yellowish tongue coating. In contrast, the cold-damp type manifests as a lack of thirst, a pale tongue coating. By observing these symptoms, one can initially determine the type of diarrhea and thus take corresponding preventive or treatment measures.