Question
Our baby has been experiencing darker stools, increased eye discharge, and dry coughs lately. There’s also occasional soiling before bowel movements. After searching online, we suspect these might be signs of heatiness. We’ve given him sugar water to cool down the heat, but the effect is not noticeable. Is this a sign of heatiness? How should we handle this situation?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby’s symptoms are mostly caused by diarrhea. It is recommended to give the baby appropriate cooling and diuretic medication for treatment, and the symptoms should improve quickly. You can actively give the baby oral fire-cooling medicine, such as Qinghuo Bao or Beifeida, for opsonizetreatment. During this period, pay attention to giving the baby plenty of fluids and ensuring proper abdominal warmth. If the symptoms do not improve, it is advisable to seek medical treatment promptly.