Question

What should I do if my child keeps having diarrhea?

Answer

Dealing with childhood diarrhea is common due to weak food absorption abilities in young children and improper diets, and sometimes simple medication may not yield ideal results. Consider complementing with acupuncture treatment, which can be more effective. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Consider taking oral montmorillonite powder and probiotics.
  2. Acupuncture therapy for childhood diarrhea is simple to perform and can be done by parents themselves. The method is as follows: take the upper side of the child’s right index finger, use the thumb to push from the tip of the index finger towards the finger root, push once and then lift the thumb, focusing on the pushing motion without back-and-forth movement. Apply some baby powder or talcum powder for ease of sliding. Perform this for about 10 minutes, twice a day, and acupuncture can be done for 3-5 days. This is a complementary treatment for vomiting. (If treating constipation, use the drainage method, which is in the opposite direction, pushing from the finger root towards the finger tip.) I hope this helps, and wish your baby a healthy growth.