Question
Patient Age: 3 years old, detailed condition and consultation purpose: Started with diarrhea four days ago, watery, accompanied by vomiting, abdominal pain, bowel rumbling, no appetite, occasional cough. Fever developed the second day, cough worsened. Continued with watery diarrhea, three times a day, large in quantity. Initial diagnosis by the doctor was rotavirus infection, treated with Qingmu and Virazole and rehydration, taking Beifida, multienzyme tablets, pantoprazole calcium, and Simeta. Had some appetite on the fourth day of treatment, but cough did not ease, had one bowel movement. However, experienced severe abdominal pain at night and symptoms of wind-cold invasion. Unsure of the next step in treatment. Additionally, loves to have diarrhea, how should daily care be managed?
Answer
Bowel rumbling (increased bowel sounds) usually does not exist alone. More often it coexists with abdominal distension, intestinal dysfunction, abdominal pain, constipation, loose stools, and decreased appetite. The main cause is indigestion. There is an excess of intestinal gas production that cannot be smoothly circulated. The harm is relatively small. Treatment for bowel rumbling mainly involves astringent drugs or regulating medications. There are many causes for pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop the child’s picky eating habits and have a balanced diet.