Question
My child’s stool is white, and they have symptoms of abdominal pain. What could be the issue?
Answer
This could be a symptom of indigestion or possibly acute gastroenteritis. Acute gastroenteritis is an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, common symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. This disease often occurs during the summer and autumn seasons, usually due to improper diet or consumption of unclean food. According to the etiology and constitution, traditional Chinese medicine classifies gastroenteritis into various types such as damp-heat, cold-dampness, and retention.