Question
A 6-month-old child began experiencing diarrhea symptoms on January 27. The child sought medical attention on January 28, and the stool test was normal, with a diagnosis of dyspepsia. The doctor prescribed “Mama Love” and “Simida,” but the treatment was not effective. The child’s stools were yellow and egg-like for the past two days, and on the night of January 30, the stools were yellow, watery, and in large quantities. The child sleeps more and has a decreased appetite. Please help, thank you very much!
Answer
You can continue to use “Mama Love” and “Simida,” but pay attention to the feeding method. Breastfeeding mothers should try to avoid fatty foods, drink more water to dilute the milk, and shorten the duration of each feeding session. For formula-fed children, temporarily stop feeding milk and switch to skim milk or rice gruel. For children with severe vomiting and diarrhea, temporarily withhold food for 6 to 8 hours and provide oral rehydration salt solution after vomiting stops.