Question
My son has started having diarrhea and is unable to control it at night. The stools look poorly digested. What could be the reason, and what medication should I give him?
Answer
This situation may be due to enteritis causing increased intestinal peristalsis, leading to frequent diarrhea. It is usually caused by inflammation from indigestible or spoiled food, or it may be related to gastrointestinal function issues from unclean food. When experiencing diarrhea, do not immediately take anti-diarrheal medications as they help expel toxic substances from the intestines, aiding in recovery. During diarrhea, drink plenty of sugar-salt water to replenish fluids, consume light fluid foods, and consider using digestive aids like compound pepsin and adjusting the intestinal flora.