Question
A two-year-old child has been experiencing persistent diarrhea recently, with stools as thin as urine, occurring about 4 to 5 times a day, accompanied by bloating. However, the child’s spirit, appetite, and sleep are normal. Since eating a banana on the evening of the 21st, the child has been vomiting at night and started having diarrhea the next day. The condition improved after taking medication but relapse soon afterward, continuing until now. Initially, the diarrhea symptoms were not severe and could be relieved with medication. But yesterday, diarrhea recurred with an increase in frequency to 5 to 6 times, appearing more severe than before. Today, there was only one instance of diarrhea, and the child has taken medications such as Montmorillonite Powder, Bifidus, probiotics, Gentamicin, and umbilical cord stickers.
Answer
For a two-year-old child with persistent diarrhea, it is important to maintain abdominal warmth. Consider giving the child Shen Ling Bai Zhu Powder and probiotics for treatment, as well as Bifidus. Additionally, the ratio of two types of formula milk should be mixed proportionally, and food should be warmed before serving. Excessive use of antibiotics should be avoided, and fruit should be eaten at night as little as possible. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you. Wishing you health!