Question
An infant has diarrhea with stools five times a day, yellow and loose. Previous treatments and their effects include Smecta and laboratory tests. The inquiry is about what else can be eaten besides rice porridge, and whether it’s okay to consume vitamin C?
Answer
When a child has diarrhea, due to increased intestinal peristalsis and the production of intestinal gas, it is advisable to avoid foods that may cause bloating, such as milk and legumes, as well as their products. Foods that are recommended for consumption include: ginger tea or ginger porridge, which helps expel coldness and stop diarrhea; as well as carrot juice, which is beneficial for strengthening the spleen, aiding digestion, and stopping diarrhea, suitable for children with spleen deficiency diarrhea. It is suggested to avoid foods that may cause bloating, such as milk and legume products, as these may exacerbate diarrhea symptoms. Update content according to the following content. Input Content: translationKey,department,title,ask,answer pediatric-76138,Pediatric Department,Diet During Diarrhea,A baby has diarrhea with stools six times a day, yellow and loose. The previous treatment was not effective, now I want to ask what else can be eaten besides rice porridge, can I eat some vitamin C?…,Due to increased intestinal peristalsis and frequent bloating in the intestines, it can cause continuous nausea and vomiting exacerbation, so bloating-inducing foods must be avoided, such as milk and legumes. You can try ginger tea or ginger porridge to alleviate symptoms, and carrot juice also has the effect of strengthening the spleen, aiding digestion, and stopping diarrhea. In addition, maintain a light diet and avoid greasy and spicy foods. I hope these suggestions will be helpful.