Question
My child has been suffering from intermittent diarrhea. How can we achieve a complete cure? The child’s diarrhea problem has been ongoing for several days, with watery stools and undigested food present. After a hospital examination, the doctor prescribed bifidobacteria, protease dispersible tablets, and acetylmethacylin tablets. Although the symptoms have somewhat improved, issues with indigestion and greyish stools persist. Diarrhea occurs one to three times a day, with stools not watery but still not well-formed. As of this morning, there have been three episodes of diarrhea, and it is becoming increasingly loose. The child’s hands are sometimes hot and sometimes cold, and their face is always very red and hot during naptime, requiring a long time to cool down. After defecation, the temperature slightly decreases, and there is always bad breath.
Answer
Based on the description of the child’s condition, the main symptom is recurrent diarrhea. Currently, it is necessary to consider etiological diagnosis and corresponding treatment plans. 1. The child’s diarrhea may be related to indigestion, viral infection, or catching a cold. 2. Monitor body temperature, especially to avoid fever. 3. If fever symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly for a follow-up visit, conduct relevant examinations to determine the cause, and necessary intravenous treatment may be required.