Question
Is a cold usually caused by adenoid hypertrophy, and my child has been having a lot of diarrhea, feeling like they eat and then defecate almost immediately, with poor absorption? Their complexion is notably pale, and their appetite is poor, and they have lost a significant amount of weight. What should I do? What should I feed them to help?
Answer
Hello: There are many causes of colds, both external and internal factors, which can be diagnosed and treated positively. Consider whether there are symptoms of diarrhea, and adjust the diet for children with diarrhea. If a child is introducing solid foods, they should temporarily stop or reduce the frequency and amount of solid foods. Young children should avoid feeding foods rich in oil and meat. If the child is breastfed, they should continue to breastfeed as much as possible. For children with nausea and vomiting, in addition to giving easily digestible food, feed them small amounts at a time, slowly giving them water and food. When diarrhea and vomiting are particularly severe, you can skip feeding for 1 to 2 meals. It is not recommended to go on a long-term fast because this is not beneficial for young children. For children with mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting that is not severe, feed them oral rehydration salts diluted with water in small amounts at regular intervals. The components used by various hospitals are standardized by the World Health Organization of the United Nations. For mild to moderate dehydration, it is generally corrected by continued feeding. For children who have not yet developed dehydration but have diarrhea, starting oral rehydration salts can prevent or reduce the occurrence of acidosis. If you do not have this rehydration salt at home, you can use rice porridge or water with appropriate salt instead; add about 1 gram of salt per 500 milliliters of liquid (similar to the size of an APC tablet). For newborns, premature infants, and infants aged 2 to 3 months, control the amount of rehydration salt water given appropriately. If you notice any changes in the condition, consult a doctor immediately or seek hospitalization. Pay attention to skin care. Infants and young children, especially infants, have delicate skin. The shape of the stool during diarrhea is different from normal stool and is generally acidic.