Question
My child, who is 4 years old, had diarrhea a few days ago and it was relieved with medication. But a couple of days later, it started again and has been going on for over ten days now. The diarrhea is watery and foamy, and sometimes there’s a bit of belly pain which is relieved with medication. We’ve tried Montmorillonite powder and pediatric Guanglin Lishai Oral Liquid. I want to know what we can do to help my child recover quickly?
Answer
It’s possible that your child has enteritis, primarily caused by viruses, bacteria, and their metabolic products affecting the intestinal wall, leading to intestinal mucosal edema and reduced permeability. I suggest taking your child’s stool to the hospital for a check-up to see if it’s a rotavirus infection. Here’s a treatment plan for you: First, antiviral treatment can be administered orally or intravenously with ribavirin (which can be used for three days). Second, antibacterial treatment can be oral (such as Gentamicin Injection, which has a high polarity and is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, thus showing regional efficacy) or intravenous (such as cefuroxime). Third, symptomatic treatment should also be implemented for your child.