Question
What precautions should be taken for pediatric diarrhea?
Answer
My child, 10 months old, has diarrhea with milk curds in the stool. We have stopped using formula milk and switched to lactose-free milk, and have also taken probiotics. The child’s mental state is still good, but there is less urine and it is yellow, suggesting mild dehydration. I want to give the child ‘Oral Rehydration Salt Powder (2)’, but I can’t find the type three, and I’m not sure if this product has side effects. What precautions should I take? The instructions say to stop using it if there is less urine or no urine, but isn’t dehydration associated with less urine? Should I give the child this medicine for preventive work and treatment of mild dehydration? Considering your situation, acute gastroenteritis is a possibility. It could be a case of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Based on your situation, you can first use some antiviral medications such as Acyclovir, Yanhuang Ning, Virazole, and then use Montmorillonite Powder for anti-diarrhea. There are side effects, but as long as they are not used long-term, there should be no problems. The cleanliness of the child should be consulted with a doctor; never use it arbitrarily. The oral rehydration solution contains a certain amount of potassium ions; it cannot be taken when urine is reduced to a certain degree. If the baby can urinate normally, it can be taken.