Question
A parent inquired that their child has been suffering from diarrhea for four or five days, with infrequent bowel movements but a large amount of loose stools. The child’s spirits were fine before, but today they seem lackluster and just want to sleep. The parent wants to know how to effectively treat their child’s diarrhea.
Answer
The physician suggests that this may be due to improper diet causing digestive dysfunction. Firstly, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Medications such as Simethicone and Mommy Love can be administered, and the child’s abdomen can be warmed with a hot compress or a Dinggui Er belly button patch. Dietarily, the child can be given porridge made from millet or salty soup to aid digestion. For children over four months old, complementary foods can be gradually introduced, but it is necessary to follow the principle of increasing from small to large, from thin to thick, and from simple to varied. If dehydration is a concern, sugar-salt water can be given to prevent it.