What to Do If a Child Has Diarrhea

Question

What should I do if my child has diarrhea after eating several red dates and has loose stools the next day?

Answer

The most common cause of diarrhea in children is infection, and a stool test is needed to see if there is enteritis or dysentery. If there is bacterial enteritis, ceftriaxone treatment is required, and if there is dysentery, you need to go to a contagious disease hospital. Probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora for treatment, and montmorillonite powder can be taken for diarrhea if nausea and vomiting are severe. Also, if the child has dehydration symptoms, immediate intravenous fluid replacement therapy should be sought at a hospital. Pay attention to light, soft, and easily digestible foods in diet.