Question

The baby has had diarrhea after eating crab for three days, with yellow watery stools, nothing else visible, just water. There has been no previous treatment. I want to know what medicine can quickly stop the diarrhea.

Answer

If a child experiences diarrhea after eating crab, it may be due to an allergy to high-protein content. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, it might be caused by damp-heat invasion. Here are some solutions:

  1. Use Montmorillonite powder to stop diarrhea and protect the intestinal mucosa; the dosage should be moderate as it does not break down in the intestines.
  2. Try taking Huoxiang Zhengqi pills or Huoxiang Zhengqi water.
  3. Use substances like Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Pepsin liquid to promote absorption.
  4. In terms of diet, avoid high-fat and high-protein foods, keeping meals light. In the short term, congee can be chosen as the main staple food.